Germany plays Finland in a home warm-up as its penultimate match before the World Cup opener against Curaçao on June 14 in Mainz. Julian Nagelsmann emphasizes unity, open communication, and shared responsibility for team spirit, framing the tournament journey as starting three years earlier. Kai Havertz will miss the Finland game due to the Champions League final, requiring a replacement without changing the overall playing approach. Germany may also rotate additional players, with the Finland starting lineup not necessarily matching the World Cup XI. After Sunday’s match, Germany travels to North America for a final warm-up against co-hosts USA next Saturday. Finland uses the match to prepare for the UEFA Nations League starting in September, after beating Poland in World Cup qualifying and finishing third in a group that included the Netherlands, with a potential upset over Germany boosting confidence toward Nations League and later Euro qualification.
"I told the players that we'll be like a family over the coming weeks, that everyone has to trust one another, pull in the same direction and speak openly about things,"
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