The United States beat Germany 3-2 in its final preliminary round game to earn the top seed in the knockout round of men's hockey at the Beijing Olympics.
The first England women's game at the new Wembley Stadium was spoiled by Germany, with the European champions sweeping to a 3-0 victory in the landmark friendly on Sunday.
Chancellor Angela Merkel is optimistic about Germany's chances of winning the World Cup final against Argentina, but is cautioning football fans that anything can happen.