Key facts
- Germany defeated the USMNT 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly.
- Rising star Lennart Karl suffered a tournament-ending injury.
- Concerns exist over veteran Manuel Neuer's fitness.
Germany concluded their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory against the USMNT. Despite the win, the match highlighted significant concerns for Germany's World Cup campaign. Rising star Lennart Karl sustained an injury that will rule him out of the tournament, and there are doubts surrounding the fitness of veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. These issues present considerable challenges for coach Julian Nagelsmann as he finalizes his squad and strategy for the upcoming World Cup.