🔥 Ready for the World Cup: Germany lift the trophy at the 3-Nations Cup | OneFootball

In just over two weeks, the SOCCA World Championship will kick off in Cancún, Mexico. Preparations are in full swing – and last night, the 3 Nations Cup in Hennef was the final test on the agenda. Albania, Belgium, and the German team faced each other.

The final World Cup squad has not yet been officially determined, but at the 3 Nations Cup, the coaching duo Marc Müller (FC OneFootball) and Malte Frölich (Eintracht Spandau) already relied on the core of the team intended for Mexico. The squad mainly consists of players from the Baller and Icon League. The teams of the two coaches form large blocks.

The German squad for the 3 Nations Cup:

Confident Start Against Belgium

Germany had a dominant start against Belgium. Giardini put the German team ahead with a free kick, before debutant Yilmaz added two more goals. Belgium narrowed the gap late with a lob after a counterattack, but it didn't change the well-deserved victory.

Belgium then narrowly lost to Albania 3-4, setting up a final match between Germany and Albania.

"Exactly the test you need before Mexico," emphasized DKFV President Christoph Köchy.

Germany on a Roll: 5-1 Against Albania

The German team seamlessly continued their strong performance. A major error in Albania's build-up allowed Göker to score early for 1-0. Shortly after, Yilmaz increased the lead after a high ball recovery, and Giardini made it 3-0 from a tight angle. Chandra completed the German onslaught with a composed finish for a 4-0 halftime score.

Germany played with such momentum that the match was practically decided before the break.

After the break, the pressure eased slightly. Anan scored in the 34th minute through the legs of the Albanian goalkeeper. Albania's most famous player, Steven Kodra, who made waves in the Baller League and recently played as a wildcard in the Baller League UK, scored the final goal for a 5-1 result.

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Looking Towards Mexico

With two victories, the German team claimed the 3 Nations Cup and found their form. With this success behind them, the team now travels to Cancún with confidence. The group draw for the World Cup will take place next week. President Köchy hopes to avoid Hungary and Romania, as Germany was eliminated by these nations in recent major tournaments.

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