Germany has some of the best players in the World Cup. That doesn't mean they have the best player in Group E, though.

Stephen Crichton has kicked a late penalty goal to help Canterbury slow the Bulldogs' worrying run of NRL form with a 14-12 win over Parramatta.

Saturday's lineup for the 2-1 loss to the Germans was close to what Mauricio Pochettino will likely start against Paraguay.

Germany’s 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his thigh in training on Friday ahead of Germany’s final pre-World Cup tuneup against the

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly on Saturday and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup. Kai Havertz put the four-time champions in front with a header from a free kick in the second minute but Antonee Robinson tied the score in the

The USMNT's 2026 schedule is focused on the World Cup, but Mauricio Pochettino has one more high-profile friendly before leading the Stars and Stripes into the World Cup on home soil.

Tyler Adams looks past the scoreboard to praise the incredible, passionate Chicago crowd that gave the squad an unforgettable WC send-off.

Germany rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over the United States, their ninth consecutive win in all competitions.