Overview
- Germany arrives at the quarterfinal undefeated with six wins through the preliminary and main rounds.
- The home World Championship has drawn record backing, including nearly 11,000 fans for the sold-out final group match in the Westfalenhalle.
- Markus Gaugisch’s team is considered the favorite against Brazil, a rare status for the side in a knockout setting.
- Players highlight a stronger mentality and steadier performances this tournament, with Xenia Smits pointing to intensive work on direction and demands.
- Captain Antje Döll calls the game one of her career's most important, with a victory yielding the best World Championship outcome since the 2007 bronze.