Overview
- Kai Havertz, who linked up with the squad after scoring in Arsenal’s Champions League final, told reporters on June 3 that Germany’s many attacking options are a collective strength rather than a source of rivalry.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann named a 26‑man squad heavy on attackers, including Havertz, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Nick Woltemade, Leroy Sané and Deniz Undav, creating multiple tactical choices for starts and substitutions.
- Deniz Undav’s two goals and an assist in Germany’s 4-0 friendly win over Finland have heightened calls to reward form, while Havertz stressed the three main strikers have different profiles — Undav a poacher, Woltemade technical and physical, and Havertz a hybrid.
- Germany complete their final warm-up against the United States this weekend before opening Group E versus Curaçao on June 14, with short preparation time sharpening selection urgency.
- The squad faces added pressure to perform because Germany seek to rebuild their World Cup reputation after first-round exits in 2018 and 2022, a reality that could force rotation and tactical adjustments to balance form, experience and team unity.