The German national team continues to send positive messages just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. In the friendly held in Mainz, Julian Nagelsmann's team dominated from start to finish and triumphed with a clean 4-0 score against Finland.
The Germans immediately took control of the game, exerting constant pressure on the opposing defense. The first dangerous opportunity came in the opening minutes with Deniz Undav, who was stopped by the intervention of goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.
After several more attempts, the lead came at the end of the first half. A beautifully constructed move by Joshua Kimmich ended up in Deniz Undav, who made no mistake in front of the Finnish goalkeeper and gave the “Pants” the advantage.
Upon returning to the field after the break, Germany picked up the pace even more. Just a few minutes into the second half, Undav took advantage of a mistake in the Finnish defense and set up Florian Wirtz, who scored the second goal of the match.
Nagelsmann's team didn't stop there. Midway through the second half, a quick counterattack led by the talented Lennart Karl again put Deniz Undav in an ideal position, who scored his second personal goal and Germany's third.
Jamal Musiala closed the scoring celebration. The attacking midfielder took advantage of an assist from Alexander Pavlović and with a precise shot from outside the area sealed the final score 4-0.
A convincing performance and a victory that boosts the morale of the four-time world champions on the eve of their adventure at the 2026 World Cup. The next test for Germany will be the match against the United States, scheduled for next weekend.
