Overview

• Germany’s 1-4 defeat by Sweden in their final group match was the worst in Women’s Euro history and highlighted critical defensive lapses.
• The squad held a crisis meeting on July 13 to confront tactical errors and restore team cohesion before the knockout stage.
• Defender Carlotta Wamser was suspended for a goal-line handball and will miss the quarter-final under a one-match UEFA ban.
• Coach Christian Wück, backed by vice-captain Sjoeke Nüsken, signalled formation and lineup changes designed to strengthen the back line.
• As Group C runners-up, Germany will meet the Group D champion—England, France or the Netherlands—in Basel this Saturday.