Overview
- Coach Markus Gaugisch said defensive anchor Aimée von Pereira’s brief absence from practice was a “pure precaution,” indicating a near full-strength squad in Rotterdam.
- Germany rides a perfect 7–0 run into Friday’s meeting with defending champion France after a 30:23 quarterfinal win over Brazil in Dortmund.
- Goalkeeper Katharina Filter urged “coolness” against France, noting Germany’s narrow losses to the same opponent in March friendlies and at the Paris 2024 quarterfinal.
- Emily Vogel, left out in March, delivered five goals versus Brazil and has become a key contributor in the team’s balanced, defense-first approach.
- A hotel singalong honoring the coach’s mother, “Marianne,” drew nearly 20,000 views online, as team DJ Lisa Antl’s playlist and locker-room rituals fueled morale.