Germany begin their Nations League campaign on Wednesday. The national team faces the Netherlands in Amsterdam for their opening match of the new season in the competition.
The game at the Johan Cruyff Arena kicks off at 18:44 local time. It is the first of six group matches in Nations League A. For the German side, it is the first competitive fixture after successfully qualifying for the World Cup, where they currently sit top of their group with six points from three games. Their last five friendly matches yielded three wins, one draw, and one defeat.
First Major Test
The match against their neighbours is a first major test in the new competition format. The team under head coach Julian Nagelsmann aims to continue the positive development of recent months. The current form line of DLWWW provides confidence.
Preparation for the match has proceeded as planned. Nagelsmann has named a squad blending experienced stalwarts and young talents, providing the necessary depth for the demanding double matchday. The full lineup and all player statistics are available in our squad section. Following the game in Amsterdam, a home match against another group opponent awaits on Sunday as Germany look to collect their first points in the group standings.
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