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USMNT notebook: Richards update, Aaronson's wedding and more

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from camp in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

'Better chance than Germany!' - England's WC hopes assessed

Steffen Freund believes England are currently better equipped than Germany to challenge for the 2026 World Cup, though he has warned of a potential stumbling block for Thomas Tuchel. The former Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund midfielder suggests that while the Three Lions possess superior squad depth, the manager's history with man-management could pose a threat to their pursuit of silverware.

Top clubs are monitoring the situation: could trouble still be looming for BVB?

BVB are planning for the long term with Felix Nmecha, yet a move to the Premier League could still materialise this summer.

The controversy over players' wives: When the DFB team turned on itself

With the World Cup now just around the corner, memories of the last tournament in the USA are coming to mind. From a German perspective, these are not happy memories.

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?

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Posición	Equipo	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Puntos	Formulario
11	Union Berlin	34	10	9	15	44	58	-14	39	W W D L L
12	Borussia Moenchengladbach	34	9	11	14	42	53	-11	38	W L W D D
13	Hamburger SV	34	9	11	14	40	54	-14	38	D W W L L
14	FC Koln	34	7	11	16	49	63	-14	32	L L D L D
15	Werder Bremen	34	8	8	18	37	60	-23	32	L L L D W

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