BERLIN — Germany secured its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in spectacular fashion, dominating Slovakia with a 6-0 victory in their Group A encounter. From the opening whistle, Germany maintained relentless pressure, giving the visiting side no chance to settle.
Early Goals Set the Tone
Germany needed only one point to clinch the top spot in the group, but the team adopted an aggressive approach from the start.
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The opening goal came from a superb cross by captain Joshua Kimmich, which Nick Woltemade headed powerfully into the net.
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Just minutes later, a slick combination play involving Serge Gnabry, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Leon Goretzka resulted in the second goal, doubling the lead.
Wirtz Masterclass Fuels the Attack
Midfielder Florian Wirtz was the focal point of the German attack, skillfully controlling the tempo.
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Leroy Sané scored the third goal from a pass by Wirtz.
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Wirtz then delivered a sharp cross to Sané, who easily converted it for his second and Germany’s fourth goal.
Slovakia attempted a few sharp counter-attacks, but the German defense remained resolute, neutralizing every threat.
No Let-Up in the Second Half
Germany maintained their intensity after the break.
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Substitute Ridle Baku made an immediate impact, scoring a brilliant goal shortly after coming on to make the score 5-0.
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The scoring was completed by 19-year-old Assan Ouédraogo, who netted his first senior international goal from a pass by Leroy Sané, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Germany Secures Top Seed
This emphatic victory makes Germany the Group A winner, ensuring they will be among the seeded teams for the World Cup draw in December. Slovakia will now attempt to secure their spot through the European play-offs.
List of Teams Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
| Confederation | Qualified Teams |
| Hosts | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Africa (CAF) | Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia |
| Asia (AFC) | Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan |
| Europe (UEFA) | Croatia, England, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal |
| Oceania (OFC) | New Zealand |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay |
