Overview
- The final friendly in Göppingen featured a 5–0 blitz start but recurring defensive lapses that shrank a seven-goal cushion to three.
- Markus Gaugisch rotated extensively and spread minutes across the squad to manage workload and evaluate combinations.
- Tactical experiments included an attack using four backcourt players without a traditional line player to expand options.
- Playmaker Annika Lott sat out as she continues shoulder rehabilitation and is being managed for the tournament start.
- Germany’s group-stage slate in Stuttgart adds Uruguay on November 28 and Serbia on November 30 before the main round in Dortmund.