Germany faces USA in final friendly before World Cup under Nagelsmann
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Germany's national soccer team is set to play a friendly match against the USA as a final preparation for the World Cup. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected a strong starting XI, adjusting his lineup due to player injuries. Kai Havertz steps in for Deniz Undav, while Leroy Sane replaces Lennart Karl, who is sidelined. Oliver Baumann will take goalkeeping duties in place of Manuel Neuer, who is not yet fully fit. This match serves as a critical test for the DFB team ahead of the tournament.
- •Germany faces USA in a friendly match ahead of the World Cup.
- •Julian Nagelsmann adjusts the lineup due to injuries.
- •Kai Havertz replaces Deniz Undav as a key player.
- •Leroy Sane is called up for the injured Lennart Karl.
- •Oliver Baumann starts in goal instead of Manuel Neuer.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Five Bayern players feature in successful dress rehearsal for Germany
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 World Cup dress rehearsal: the XI Julian Nagelsmann trusts
"It’s the dress rehearsal before the World Cup. Against hosts USA, the DFB team want to prove themselves one last time before things get really serious. For a successful final friendly, Germany coac...
"Germany’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup was a success. Julian Nagelsmann’s side beat USA 2-1 in Chicago in their final friendly before the start of the tournament. Five FC Bayern players were ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 7:40 AMFive Bayern players feature in successful dress rehearsal for Germany
Germany’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup was a success. Julian Nagelsmann’s side beat USA 2-1 in Chicago in their final friendly before the start of the tournament. Five FC Bayern players were ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 5:27 PM🚨 World Cup dress rehearsal: the XI Julian Nagelsmann trusts
It’s the dress rehearsal before the World Cup. Against hosts USA, the DFB team want to prove themselves one last time before things get really serious. For a successful final friendly, Germany coac...
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