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FIFA World Cup: Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Germany and the Ballon d'Or. "I like to think big. I aim to become the world's best footballer and to talk about winning the 2026 World Cup with Germany," the 22-year-old told German sports magazine Kicker in a recent interview.

Wirtz joined Liverpool this summer from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported 140 million euros after being named Germany's 2025 Footballer of the Year. He cited manager Arne Slot as a key reason for his move to the Premier League, as per Xinhua.

"The Dutchman convincingly outlined his plans and gave me a clear idea and vision about the team's goals and tactical approach," Wirtz said. "He was one of the reasons why I decided to go to Liverpool."