Just nine days after playing each other in the group stage, the United States and Germany will meet again in the semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Group B at the 2024 Paris Olympics was decided on July 28 when the US Women's National Team defeated Germany 4-1, securing first place while Germany finished second. The losing scoreline spoke volumes for the Stars and Stripes; under new manager Emma Hayes, the USWNT enjoyed an eight-game unbeaten streak, conceding just two goals.
Despite Germany's disappointment against the United States, Horst Hrubesch's team advanced to the quarter-finals, where they survived a penalty shootout against Canada. Now, they must be the first team to beat Hayes' American team if they want to keep their gold medal campaign alive.
Here it is 90 min United States vs Germany guide to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
United States vs Germany H2H record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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United States |
In Germany |
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USA 1-0 Japan – Aug. 3, 2024 |
Canada 0-0 Germany (2-4 pens) – Aug. 3, 2024 |
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Australia 1-2 USA – July 31, 2024 |
Zambia 1-4 Germany – July 31, 2024 |
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USA 4-1 Germany – July 28, 2024 |
USA 4-1 Germany – July 28, 2024 |
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USA 3-0 Zambia – July 25, 2024 |
Germany 3-0 Australia – July 25, 2024 |
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USA 0-0 Costa Rica – July 16, 2024 |
Germany 4-0 Austria – July 16, 2024 |
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The country |
TV channel/live streaming |
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United States |
USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock, FuboTV |
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United Kingdom |
BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, Eurosport 5, Discovery+ |
After serving his one-match ban for picking up yellow cards in the group stage, Sam Coffey will return to the Stars and Stripes XI. The 25-year-old is one of the best defensive midfielders left in the tournament, and the USWNT lacked his accuracy against Japan.
Tierna Davidson's fitness status is still unknown heading into the semifinals. The centre-back was forced off the field against Germany, and has been dealing with a knee injury ever since. If he is not ready to go on Tuesday, Emily Sonnett will continue to start in her place.
United States predicted to face Germany (4-3-3): Naeher; Fox, Girma, Sonnett, Dunn; Lavelle, Horan, Coffey; Rodman, Swanson, Smith
Marina Hegering and Kathrin Hendrich returned to the starting XI against Canada after minor knocks saw them benched to finish the group stage. The defensemen both played 120 minutes against Canada, and will have to be at their best less than three days later to keep Rodman, Smith, and Swanson off the score sheet.
Germany predicted to face the United States (4-3-3): Berger; Gwinn, Hendrich, Hegering, Rauch; Brand, Minge, Nusken, Buhl; Popp, Schuller
If the USWNT plays to their strengths, they will punch their ticket to the gold medal game. Not only did they do well in Germany (satisfactorily) less than two weeks ago, but they have also beaten Germany four of the last five times. The Stars and Stripes backline is the best in Paris, and they should be able to hold off a German team that was held scoreless by Canada.
Prediction: United States 2-0 Germany
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