HSV debutant eyes 2026 World Cup: "It would be a historic moment" | OneFootball

Against Gladbach, Giorgi Gocholeishvili drew attention with a respectable Bundesliga debut. His big dream is the 2026 World Cup.

A debut to measure up to: Giorgi Gocholeishvili made a strong Bundesliga premiere for Hamburger SV in the away game against Borussia Mönchengladbach (0:0). The Georgian right-back, who has only recently been under contract with the Volkspark, convinced with his running strength and tackling hardness. Additionally, he repeatedly drew attention with dynamic offensive sprints.

But Gocholeishvili is already thinking beyond his first competitive game. In an interview with the Hamburger Abendblatt, the 24-year-old spoke about his big dream just before the start of the league: participating in the 2026 World Cup with the Georgian national team. "We have a super team and can make it to the World Cup," he says full of confidence. "It would be the next dream and another historic moment for me if I were there."

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But before it possibly comes to that next summer, the HSV is the focus. The new signing is already raving about his new home stadium. With Shakhtar Donetsk, he has already gotten a taste of Champions League air in the Volkspark. Against the big FC Barcelona, he prepared the winning goal for the 1-0 victory there in November 2023. "My dream has come true. That's why I love this stadium," he recalls that special night.

His anticipation for his own HSV home premiere could hardly be greater. Next Friday (20:30), the former Dino will host FC St. Pauli for the city derby. After the point win in Gladbach, the Red Shorts want to secure their first Bundesliga win since May 12, 2018, in front of their own fans.

And for the young Georgian, the debut on the Lower Rhine was just the beginning. With strong performances in the Bundesliga, he wants to make himself indispensable not only to the HSV but also to realize his dream of participating in the World Cup.

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