If the dream were to become reality, France must be militarily strong and find an ally so that she need not face Germany alone.

In their next game, the 1st semi final of the competition, they faced Germany.

In their first tournament as an independent nation, they were to face Ghana, Germany and Australia.

Turning down the chance to face Germany is in some regards an admission that you are in it for the money, not the glory.

He was eager to face Germany in the semifinals, he said.

Sweden defeated Canada and will face Germany in the final next Sunday.

On the morning of the final, the entire team was nervous since they had been defeated the last time they had faced Germany.

They will face Germany in the second round of the double-elimination tournament on Wednesday.

They will face heavily favored Germany on Friday, seeking to shake the world of soccer one more time.

At the time there were plenty of popular writings about England facing Germany in an upcoming war.