Germany Advances to Nations League Final Four After Dramatic Draw Against Italy

A dominant first half and a shaky second half secured Germany's aggregate victory, setting up a semifinal clash with Portugal in June 2025.

Germany progressed to the Nations League Final Four with a 3:3 draw against Italy in Dortmund, following a 2:1 first-leg win in Milan.
The team showcased a dominant first-half performance in the second leg, leading 3:0 at halftime, but conceded three goals in the second half.
Joshua Kimmich was instrumental in both legs, contributing to all five of Germany's goals, including a penalty and multiple assists.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of learning from the second-half struggles to improve consistency and resilience ahead of future matches.
Germany will host the Final Four in June 2025, facing Portugal in the semifinals, with Spain and France competing in the other semifinal.