In the European preliminaries of the World Cup, Sane assisted Walter Mader to score, helping Germany defeat Luxembourg 2-0 in an away game. Sane accepted an interview with the media after the game.

Sane said: "I am very happy to return to the national team. It is fun to play side by side with these teammates. It is always an honor for me to represent my country. I am very happy that I can contribute an assist today, which somewhat repays the coach's trust. We understand each other, have a harmonious relationship, and have smooth communication. Participate Participating in the World Cup is my important goal, let's wait and see."

Regarding the outside discussion about whether he is worthy of being selected for the national team, Sane said: "This is normal, this is part of football, I can't complain, I just need to do my job and perform on the court."