Surprise calls for teen sensation Moukoko and World Cup hero Goetze in Germany's squad

2014 World Cup matchwinner Mario Goetze earned a sensational return

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund at Volkswagen Arena on November 08, 2022 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

Germany handed a surprise call-up to Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko in their World Cup squad on Thursday as 2014 World Cup winner Mario Goetze marked a sensational return to the national team set up after five years.

Germany coach Hansi Flick announced his 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar starting on Nov. 20, with the 17-year-old Moukoko, who has scored six times in the Bundesliga this season, included.