Thomas Müller

World Cup 2026 Analysis

German footballer Thomas Müller has embarked on a new chapter in his career, having joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2025, following a storied career with Bayern Munich.

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Müller's move to the Vancouver Whitecaps as a free agent marked the end of his 25-year association with Bayern Munich. He quickly made an impact at his new club, leading them to their first-ever MLS Cup final in late 2025. The Whitecaps ultimately lost the final to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Müller's contract with Vancouver Whitecaps runs until the end of 2026, with the club having already exercised his 2026 contract option. He remains deeply engaged with his former club, Bayern Munich, following their performance and maintaining contact with former teammates.

Form:

Since joining the Vancouver Whitecaps, Thomas Müller has displayed strong form. In 12 games with the club, he scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists. He also made headlines for a stunning goal ruled out on his MLS debut. His performances helped the Whitecaps finish the regular season with the most goals in the Western Conference. In the current season, he has scored 18 goals in club competitions (including DFB Pokal, Champions League, Bundesliga, FIFA Club World Cup, and Major League Soccer) and contributed 10 assists, playing 32 times in the starting lineup across 4101 minutes.

2026 World Cup Outlook:

Thomas Müller will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the German national team. He officially ended his 14-year international career with Germany following Euro 2024. Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has definitively ruled out any involvement for Müller in the 2026 tournament, even in an assistant coaching capacity, citing Müller's ongoing playing commitments and contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps until the end of 2026. Müller himself has also discussed Germany's prospects for the 2026 World Cup as an observer, indicating his focus remains on his club career.