The DFB women face a tough fight against heavy favorites USA

Schuller on America: “It's going to be a plank”

DFB Women could make quarter-finals better against reigning Olympic champions

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris is set to set new standards and preparations are in full swing. The same applies to the German team's planning for the 2024 Olympics.

DFB Women could make quarter-finals better against reigning Olympic champions

National soccer player Leah Schuller expects a tough fight for the DFB women against reigning Olympic champions USA. “It's definitely a strong team opponent and a favorite for the match in general,” said Schuller before the game on Sunday evening (9pm on LiveTicker): “It's going to be a plank.”

The TFP team beat Australia in the opener

But the German side needn't hide in Group B. After a 3-0 opening win over Australia, the team leads the table with points and goals, just like the Americans. “It's a great feeling. After an opening game like that, you can start the match differently than with a loss or a draw.”

With another win on Sunday, national coach Horst Hrubesch's side can secure a place in the knockout round in Marseille before facing Zambia in Saint-Etienne (July 31, 7 pm/ARD and Eurosport). “We have made a good starting position. Of course the motivation to clear the quarter-finals with the second game is huge,” said Schuller.