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Germany squad arrives in Chicago for World Cup preparations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Germany squad arrives in Chicago for World Cup preparations

Summary

Germany's World Cup squad landed in Chicago on June 2 for final preparations ahead of the tournament. After an eight-hour flight from Frankfurt, the team arrived at O'Hare International Airport and traveled to the Waldorf Astoria hotel. They will conduct their first training session on June 3 and play a warm-up match against the United States on June 6. Coach Julian Nagelsmann aims to build on the team's recent success, having won their last eight matches.

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By the Numbers

•Germany traveled on a scheduled Lufthansa flight for environmental reasons.
•The team is staying in central Chicago for a few days.
•Their first training session is set for 11 am on June 3.
•Germany plays the U.S. in a warm-up match on June 6.
•The World Cup starts for Germany on June 14 against Curaçao.

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11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Germany arrive in Chicago for final World Cup preparations

What they're saying

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Germany's World Cup squad arrived in Chicago on Tuesday to continue their preparations for the tournament. The team landed at O'Hare International Airport in the afternoon after an eight-hour flight from Frankfurt.
— Yahoo Sports

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