Zento Uno begins at Gladbach as Germany rebuild looms

Zento Uno has started his first day at Borussia Mönchengladbach, completing a move from Japanese side Shimizu S-Pulse (1). The defensive midfielder joins a Bundesliga side navigating a period where club CEO Axel Hellmann has publicly stressed the need for loyalty and unity. For Germany fans, the domestic league remains a key talent pipeline as the national team enters a rebuilding phase under expected new manager Jürgen Klopp, following another early World Cup exit in 2026.

Eliminations after the round of 16 show CONCACAF lost all three of its remaining sides, Mexico, USA, and Canada, while CONMEBOL also saw Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay fall. UEFA lost just Portugal, and CAF lost Egypt. Full breakdown on r/soccer.