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Germany Prepares for Third-Place Clash With France After Nations League Setback

Germany seeks a morale-boosting victory in Stuttgart that would also shore up their FIFA ranking ahead of World Cup qualifying.

Didier Deschamps beim Nations League-Halbfinale gegen Spanien – das Duell um Platz drei scheint ihm nicht allzu wichtig zu sein.
DFB-Sportdirektor Rudi Völler hat von den Spielern nach der Halbfinal-Niederlage gegen Portugal mehr Leistung gefordert.
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Overview

  • Germany fell 2-1 to Portugal in the Nations League semifinal on June 4, ending their bid for a home-hosted final.
  • The DFB team will face France for third place in Stuttgart on June 8 in a match critical for rebuilding confidence.
  • DFB sport director Rudi Völler downplayed the Portugal loss as a minor setback and voiced optimism about the squad’s response.
  • Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of a top-level performance over finishing spot and demanded a strong display.
  • A win could help Germany climb from 10th in the FIFA rankings and improve their seeding outlook for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.