The pitch was a disaster, said national coach Julian Nagelsmann after his team’s 2-1 win. The cause of the problems was apparently a football guest game a few weeks ago.

The slip factor is “already dangerous,” despite shoes with studs. The German team's third and final group game against Switzerland will take place in Frankfurt on June 23rd. If the DFB team only finishes third in the group, the subsequent round of 16 could even take place at the arena.