In the absence of Neymar Jr. and Thiago Silva, Brazil still held hope at home in this World Cup semifinal. But what was to follow was a nightmare come alive.

Germany has some injury concerns going into the World Cup. It also has a nine-game win streak. Germany played without Lennart Karl a day after the 18-year-old midfielder injured his thigh in training.

Team USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino got honest about American fans before the World Cup kicks off this week.

Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Germany. Though four-time winners, Germany's last World Cup knockout match was the victorious final of 2014. Two group exits followed, painting a picture of faded glory.

Two decades after the 2006 FIFA World Cup, only a handful of players remain active in professional football. Their remarkable longevity has turned them into living legends ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Germany finished 2-0 in its World Cup tune-ups.

Pakistan, June 7 -- Germany's attacking midfielder Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup after sustaining a muscle tear in training before Saturday's friendly international against the United States, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.