Key Takeaways:
- Germany recorded their eighth consecutive victory with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Finland last night in Mainz
- Deniz Undav netted twice, while Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala also found the target for the hosts
- Julian Nagelsmann’s side kept a fifth clean sheet in seven matches prior to their final World Cup warm-up against the USA in Chicago
Match Analysis
Germany delivered another dominant display as they dispatched Finland 4-0 in what marked their last fixture on home soil before departing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This victory extended their perfect run of form to eight consecutive wins, while Finland suffered a second defeat in a row.
Manuel Neuer, recently returning from retirement but sidelined with injury, observed the proceedings from the stands. Oliver Baumann stepped in as goalkeeper for Julian Nagelsmann’s team, but was largely untroubled in a one-sided first half.
From the earliest minutes, the hosts dictated proceedings, testing Lukas Hradecky with precise efforts from Deniz Undav and Florian Wirtz. The pressure told in the 34th minute when Undav broke the deadlock, arriving at the back post to convert Joshua Kimmich’s superb cross following a short-corner routine.
FT | Comfortable win for Germany in their penultimate game before the World Cup. Next up: USA in Chicago pic.twitter.com/GG1fsO3dDU
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 31, 2026
Player Performance and Key Moments
Although Finland initially kept the deficit to a single goal before the interval, they quickly found themselves further behind after the restart. Adam Markhiev’s wayward pass in his own penalty area allowed Undav to square for Wirtz, who finished with ease.
Undav added his second – and Germany’s third – just before the hour by tucking a left-footed shot beyond Hradecky at the end of a swift break, notching up his second brace for his country.
The onslaught continued as Jamal Musiala, making his first international appearance since March 2025, added a fierce fourth following a fluid team move. Germany threatened a fifth but were denied by Finland’s late defensive efforts.
| Goal Scorers | Minute |
|---|---|
| Deniz Undav | 34′, 59′ |
| Florian Wirtz | 48′ |
| Jamal Musiala | 66′ |
Looking Ahead
Securing their fifth clean sheet in seven outings, Germany will be buoyed ahead of their final preparatory fixture against USA in Chicago, before World Cup action begins on 14th June against Curacao. Meanwhile, Finland will aim to restore confidence in their concluding friendly against Hungary in Budapest on 5th June, before resuming competitive football in the UEFA Nations League this September.
