The U.S. and Germany last met in a friendly in October 2023 in which Die Mannschaft bested the Americans 3-1. Since then, Germany has only grown stronger under Julian Nagelsmann, most recently routing Finland 4-0 at Mewa Arena in Mainz. Here are the top plays from USA vs. Germany:

Just nine days before Germany’s first World Cup match, Julian Nagelsmann was robbed of a “perfect fit” for the squad.

The United States gets the squad’s final tune-up match before the World Cup, and it is not easy as the UMSNT takes on Germany in Chicago. All eyes are on USA manager Mauricio Pochettino’s decision for the final starting XI ahead of the World Cup.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Germany defeated Norway 2-0 to raucous post-game celebrations at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Köln. It is a result that sees the German WNT through to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while Norway will need to win a play-off to qualify, having finished second in Group D.

Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.