Germany aims for quarterfinals at World Cup amid mixed expectations

Germany, under head coach Julian Nagelsmann, is training in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as they prepare for the World Cup. While their goal of reaching the quarterfinals may appear modest for a four-time champion, the team’s recent struggles at previous tournaments have led to a more cautious approach. Many fans and analysts debate whether this target is realistic after the team's failures to advance past the group stage in 2018 and 2022. The quarterfinals could serve as both a minimum expectation and a platform for greater ambitions.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Germany setting the bar too low, too high, or just right by aiming for the quarterfinals at the World Cup?