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Nagelsmann's plan is paying off: Butgereit and the players are delivering

Despite the convincing 4-0 win over Finland, Germany still lacks tactical discipline at times. Julian Nagelsmann is right to trust his young players, and his instincts are sound. Here are three takeaways from the penultimate friendly before the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Germany v Finland - International Friendly

Because of Karl? DFB team causes a stir against Finland

Curiously, all ten of Germany's outfield starters wore pink boots during Sunday's 4-0 friendly win over Finland. Could this be the personal preference of highly rated young talent Lennart Karl?

Spain v Georgia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

DFB nightmare names surprise World Cup dark horse

Spanish international Marc Cucurella, who tormented the DFB team at the 2024 European Championship on home soil, has Ecuador down as his dark horse for the 2026 World Cup.

Deniz Undav has put Nagelsmann in a luxurious bind

Two goals, one assist – Deniz Undav is making a strong case for a place in the World Cup starting line-up and presenting the national coach with a pleasant selection headache.

RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

Clear message: Karl shares his success formula

After a standout first start, Lennart Karl shared his straightforward formula for success.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Flora Tallinna	13	9	0	4	29	12	17	27	W W W W W
4	Paide Linnameeskond	14	6	3	5	22	19	3	21	D L L W L
5	Harju Jalgpallikool	14	6	1	7	18	23	-5	19	W L L L L
6	Parnu JK Vaprus	14	6	1	7	19	29	-10	19	W L W W L
7	Tammeka	13	5	1	7	15	19	-4	16	L W W W L

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