Bayern Munich is usually well represented at the FIFA World Cup Finals and 2026 will be no different. Harry Kane will captain England in the tournament. He will be joined by France — and club teammates
Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano — and after Tuesday’s match Germany will include a smattering of Bayern representation. As more nations qualify for next Summer’s tournament, the excitement — and the banter — seems to be heating up in the Bayern camp.
Harry Kane spoke to the media (as reported by @iMiaSanMia) about the conversations that have been going on among teammates and the nations they will represent. “There’s obviously France. Me and Michael [Olise] get on really well, and we joke about how it’s going to be next summer. With Upa as well. Most of the Germans too, Germany will want to go far in the tournament. I think it’s healthy competition and healthy banter between us to see who will get their hands on the World Cup. That’s part of every club and I enjoy those kinds of conversations, especially with Michael.”
Some teammates may want to give Kane some grief in the coming days about not mentioning their nations and their chances. Kim, Jackson, Ito, Davies, and Stanisic all have the chance to represent their nations at the biggest tournament. Laimer and Austria are just one point away from qualifying. Hopefully we will hear of more banter from club teammates — and maybe even some friendly wagers — over the next seven months.
