“Others have caught up but in the most important game in the world we’re still ahead of every continent,” Goretzka said. “Far from being left behind, Europe will show everyone what’s what on the field.”The countdown to the June 11-July 19 tournament has drawn calls for a boycott. “I’m aware of the political debates,” Goretzka said. It will advance football there and convince many people that it’s a fantastic game.”Germany has been drawn in World Cup Group E with Ivory Coast, Curaçao and Ecuador. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.