Overview

• Germany holds a narrow one-point lead over the USA in Group B ahead of their critical matchup at 12:20 UTC on May 17, 2025.
• The team is looking to bounce back after a heavy 1:5 defeat to Switzerland, which exposed key performance gaps.
• Captain Moritz Seider and coach Harold Kreis emphasize the importance of learning from the loss and delivering a strong response against the USA.
• A victory against the USA would almost guarantee Germany’s progression to the quarterfinals, while a loss could complicate their path.
• Germany’s final group stage matches against the Czech Republic and Denmark may determine their fate if they fail to secure a win against the USA.