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Germany faces Finland in international friendly ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Germany faces Finland in international friendly ahead of World Cup

Summary

Germany takes on Finland in an international friendly at 20:45 CET in Mainz. The match serves as part of Germany's preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The confirmed lineups show Germany deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Finland has opted for a 3-5-2 setup. The match is currently in progress, with kickoff expected shortly.

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Key Details

•Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45 CET in Mainz.
•Germany is led by coach Julian Nagelsmann.
•Finland's lineup features a 3-5-2 formation.
•Germany's lineup includes players like Kimmich and Musiala.
•The match is part of World Cup preparations.

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5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed lineups: Germany vs. Finland

What they're saying

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As preparations for the 2026 World Cup starts to gather pace, Julian Nagelsmann's Germany take on Finland in an international friendly from 20:45 CET in Mainz this evening.With around an hour to go be...
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