<p>ZURICH — FIFA said it gave formal approval Friday for Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala to switch his national eligibility to Germany from England. </p>
<p>The 18-year-old midfielder can now be called up to the German national team, which begins 2022 World Cup qualifying games this month.</p>
<p>Musiala declared <a href="https://apnews.com/article/jamal-musiala-sports-europe-munich-germany-serie-a-4c446ad3cd4191b86869417c742bee85">his wish last month to represent Germany</a>, where he was born. He moved to England at age seven and played in Chelsea’s youth academy. </p>
<p>He played for both Germany and England at under-16 level and most recently played two under-21 games for England in November.</p>
<p>Musiala signed his first professional contract with Bayern this month on a five-year deal through 2026.</p>
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