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Germany prepares to face Japan in friendly match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Germany prepares to face Japan in friendly match

Summary

The Germany women's national team is set to play a friendly match against Japan on October 12 in Bremen. Coach Christian Wück highlighted Japan as one of the world's top teams and noted that they recently achieved a 4-2 victory over Australia. Ahead of the match, Wück expressed anticipation for facing a different style of play. He aims for his squad to gain valuable experience as they prepare for next year's World Cup in Brazil. The starting goalkeeper for Germany remains uncertain, with Ena Mahmutovic having replaced Ann-Katrin Berger in the recent match against Australia.

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Key Details

•Germany faces Japan after a 4-2 win over Australia.
•Christian Wück praises Japan as a top team.
•Match takes place on October 12 in Bremen.
•Wück emphasizes the need for adaptability for the World Cup.
•Goalkeeping position remains undecided for Germany.

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3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Germany's Wück praises Japan: 'One of the best teams in the world'

What they're saying

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Germany women's national team coach Christian Wück expects to face “one of the absolute best teams in the world” in Tuesday's friendly match against Asian champions Japan. "The Japanese women are certainly one of the strongest teams on the ball, alongside Spain.
— Yahoo Sports

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