The German national team (DFB) is set to play a second match against Finland on the morning after their 4-0 victory. This article explains the reason behind this quick rematch and clarifies whether the DFB test match will be available for viewing live on TV or via livestream.
On Monday, June 1st, the day following their 4-0 friendly win against Finland, the DFB team will once again face the Scandinavian nation. This encounter is not an official test match but rather a game arranged on short notice with the Finnish team.
The match is scheduled to begin at 11 AM and will be held at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt. The question of whether this game will be broadcast live on TV or through a livestream is addressed here.
Why is Germany Playing Finland Again, and Will the DFB Test Match be Shown Live on TV or Livestream?
Firstly, let’s clarify if the unofficial training match between Germany and Finland will be broadcast live on TV or stream today. The answer is no.
The surprising test match involving the DFB team will not be available live on any channel, including ARD, ZDF, or RTL, which typically broadcast DFB national team matches on free-to-air television. Access to the encounter is limited; only a select few fans will have the opportunity to witness Germany vs. Finland live at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt.
| Match | Germany vs. Finland |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 11 AM |
| Venue | DFB Campus in Frankfurt |
| TV / Livestream Broadcast | — |
Why is Germany Playing Finland Again, and Will the DFB Test Match be Shown Live on TV or Livestream? Julian Nagelsmann’s Explanation
Following the 4-0 victory over the Finns on Sunday evening in Mainz, Julian Nagelsmann surprisingly announced that the DFB squad would play against Finland again on Monday.
«The players need to play again tomorrow; we will play Finland again. It’s a training game, essentially, but a test for us,» stated the national coach to ZDF. He explained that the match is intended for players «who didn’t play or played less today. To give them match rhythm once more.»
Ten players from the current 26-man World Cup squad who did not play at all on Sunday included Alexander Nübel, Jonas Urbig, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton, David Raum, Malick Thiaw, Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, Pascal Groß, and Jamie Leweling. Among those who came on as substitutes, Maximilian Beier played the longest with approximately 30 minutes, while Leroy Sané and Nick Woltemade saw nearly 20 minutes of action, and Nadiem Amiri played for about ten minutes. They could also feature in the second duel with the Finns on Monday.
«The game is also important because some players haven’t played for two weeks. That’s why we are very glad that the Finns have agreed to this,» Nagelsmann remarked. The proximity between Sunday’s venue in Mainz and Frankfurt facilitated the plan, and the Finnish national team still has sufficient time before their next official international match, scheduled for Friday in Budapest against Hungary.
The training match on Monday will not be a full 90 minutes, «so not two times 45 minutes, but two times 20, two times 25 minutes,» Nagelsmann revealed. Only «a few fans who won tickets» and «DFB staff and so on» will be present as spectators, the national coach clarified.
Why is Germany Playing Finland Again, and Will the DFB Test Match be Shown Live on TV or Livestream? Where the Next Test Against the USA Will Be Broadcast
The DFB team will play their next official test match, and their last before the World Cup opener against Curaçao on June 14th, on Saturday, June 6th, against co-host USA. The match will take place in Chicago and will kick off at 8:30 PM German time.
USA vs. Germany will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on RTL. Additionally, there will be a livestream on RTL+, which requires a subscription. The broadcast on RTL will commence on Saturday at 7:05 PM with extensive pre-match coverage.
USA vs. Germany: Broadcast of the DFB team’s final World Cup test
| Match | USA vs. Germany |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, June 6 |
| Kick-off (German Time) | 8:30 PM |
| TV and Livestream Broadcast | RTL / RTL+ |
| Broadcast Start | 7:05 PM |
Why is Germany Playing Finland Again, and Will the DFB Test Match be Shown Live on TV or Livestream? The Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 2 | Departure to the USA, start of the 2nd World Cup training camp in Chicago |
| Saturday, June 6 | Test match against the USA in Chicago |
| Monday, June 8 | Moving into the World Cup quarters in Winston-Salem |
| Thursday, June 11 | World Cup opening match (Mexico vs. South Africa) |
| Sunday, June 14 | First group match against Curaçao |
| Saturday, June 20 | Second group match against Ivory Coast |
| Thursday, June 25 | Third group match against Ecuador |