Germany is fighting for the Nation League title against Ronaldo and Portugal!

Germany is fighting for the Nation League title against Ronaldo and Portugal!

On Wednesday, June 3, 2025, the German national football team meets Portugal in the semi-finals of the Nations League. The match begins at 9 p.m. in the Munich Allianz Arena and is transferred live to Puls24 and ZDF. Under the direction of national coach Julian Nagelsmann, Germany strives for the first title since the Confederations Cup eight years ago.

Captain Joshua Kimmich will play his 100th international in this important game. With 50 other missions, he could overtake the record player Lothar Matthäus. Kimmich sees the Nations League as a decisive step towards World Cup 2026, especially after the disappointing quarter-final at the home European Championships 2024.

injuries and new faces in the squad

The injury problem is burdened by the German team because essential players such as Antonio Rüdiger, Jamal Musiala, Angelo Stiller and Tim Kleindienst are not available. However, Marc-André Ter Stegen returns to the goal after a long break. There are also new names in the squad: Nick Woltemade and Tom Bishop were appointed to fill the gaps.

historical record and outlook

With a market value estimate of over 700 million euros, the German national team is one of the most valuable teams worldwide. The current coach Julian Nagelsmann has a record of five wins and three draws in eight Nations League games since the Euro 2024. The spectators can therefore look forward to an exciting semi-finals that could lay the foundation for a possible "mini summer fairy tale", as OE24. On the other hand, bundesliga.com indicates that Germany and Portugal list their groups in the Nations League, which was the quality of both teams underline.

The German team is said to compete in the new jersey, inspired by victory at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. This return to historical roots could give the DFB-Elf additional thrust and the fans agree to a successful future. The expectations are high, with the 2026 World Cup in sight. According to [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/themen/68/national team/) there is hope that the team under Nagelsmann could initiate a new era.