No, the team wins the match."
Key Players to Watch
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz remains a central figure despite an average club season relative to his high transfer fee.
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Nagelsmann defended the 23-year-old, highlighting his work ethic and ability to impact games alongside Havertz and Karl against non-elite opponents.
Teenage winger Lennart Karl, 18, made his international debut in March after rising rapidly from the under-19 ranks.
Nagelsmann noted: "He is calmer than I expected. I had absolutely no sense the hype had gone to his head."
In defense, Jonathan Tah is set for a starting role, bringing physical presence and composure.
At 30, Tah will make his first World Cup appearance alongside Nico Schlotterbeck and Antonio Rüdiger.
Tah stated two years ago: "It was never pleasant playing against me, because I have a certain physicality.
But now I'm even more unpleasant."
Group Stage Schedule
Germany will compete in Group E, beginning in Houston before moving to Toronto and New York/New Jersey.
The schedule includes matches against Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ecuador.
Off the pitch, fan initiatives like the AG Stimmung working group attempted to improve terrace atmospheres, but high travel expenses have deterred many supporters.
Political discussions have been minimized following previous controversies in Qatar.
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"I'm no longer taking part in the political discussion," Kimmich stated. "We've seen that it's not really productive when we players speak out politically."
