Overview
- Germany’s U21s opened their European Championship with a match against Slovenia in Nitra, extending a 15-game unbeaten streak.
- DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has declared reaching Bratislava for the semifinals and final as the team’s overriding objective.
- FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund headline the 32-team Club World Cup in the USA, where the winner can earn up to $125 million and the competition distributes $1 billion in total prizes.
- DAZN will stream all 63 Club World Cup fixtures free of charge; persistent low ticket demand has forced FIFA to slash prices and block off seating sections.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE officers are slated to deploy at tournament venues, prompting fan concerns over potential immigration status checks.