14 Jun
Sun
•12:00
NRG Stadium • Houston
20 Jun
Sat
•16:00
BMO Field • Toronto
25 Jun
Thu
•16:00
MetLife Stadium • New York
17 Jun
Wed
•19:00
BMO Field • Toronto
23 Jun
Tue
•19:00
BMO Field • Toronto
27 Jun
Sat
•17:00
MetLife Stadium • New York
The weight of the points at stake in this group stage turns this match into a high-pressure test for both sides. The four-time world champions arrive true to their signature style of high pressing, aggressive possession, and pinpoint passing, while the team from the CONCACAF region brings a brand of brave, intense, and direct football, used to suffering without the ball and breaking forward at speed on the counter after years of going toe-to-toe with the giants of their confederation.
This showdown pits the experience of a historic powerhouse against a national team forged by battling heavyweight opponents. At a World Cup, every mistake playing out from the back, every poorly defended set piece, and every broken transition can mean moving closer to the round of 16… or ending up on the brink in the group.
The German side heads into the tournament with the mission of redemption after their group-stage exit at Qatar 2022, but they still boast world-class leaders like Joshua Kimmich and the constant spark of Jamal Musiala. On the other side, the isthmian team comes in strengthened by their recent run in the Gold Cup, capped by a continental runners-up finish.
In midfield, Adalberto Carrasquilla dictates the tempo, while Cecilio Waterman punishes every bit of space in the opposition box. Don’t miss out: secure your tickets and experience live how two very different paths collide on football’s biggest stage.