Germany cruised to a 4-0 victory over Finland in their opening World Cup warm-up match, but the win came at a cost. Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav opened the scoring with a stooping header in the 34th minute, capitalizing on a clever set-piece routine involving Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl. Undav doubled Germany's lead three minutes into the second half after latching onto Karl's through-ball, but took a knock in the process that forced his substitution.

The 29-year-old seized his opportunity in the absence of Kai Havertz, who featured in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG. Undav's performance showcased his value to the national team, with five goals in his last eight appearances, including an assist for Florian Wirtz's straightforward finish. Despite the impressive display, head coach Julian Nagelsmann's conservative approach toward experimentation may limit Undav's chances of securing a starting spot.

Bayern Munich teenager Karl earned his first start, lining up alongside Musiala and Wirtz in an attacking trio behind Undav. The youngster's involvement highlighted Germany's blend of youth and experience. Aleksandar Pavlovic set up Musiala's strike as Germany dominated proceedings against limited opposition.

Germany faces the United States in Chicago on June 6 before opening their World Cup campaign against Curacao on June 14 in Houston. Undav's fitness status will be critical after his promising performance ended prematurely, potentially reshaping Nagelsmann's attacking plans.