Sané bags a brace as Germany thrash Slovakia, book Copa spot | OneFootball

In the sixth and final round of the European Qualifiers, Germany thrashed Slovakia this Monday, 6-0, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. With the victory, the Germans secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Standings

Thus, Germany finishes the Qualifiers in first place in Group A, with 15 points from six rounds. Slovakia, in turn, remains in second place with 12 points and will compete in the playoffs.

📋 Match Summary

⚪ GERMANY 6 x 0 SLOVAKIA 🔵

🏆 Competition: European Qualifiers for the World Cup 🏟️ Venue: Red Bull Arena 📅 Date: November 17, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 4:45 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the match went

The match started with Germany pressing until they scored in the 18th minute. Kimmich crossed and Woltemade rose unmarked in the six-yard box to head the ball in and open the scoring. In the 29th minute, Goretzka played a through ball and Gnabry received it in the box to finish low and extend the lead.

Seven minutes later, Wirtz launched the ball and Sané sprinted to control it, entered the box, and finished precisely, leaving goalkeeper Dubravka with no chance. Five minutes after that, Wirtz regained possession in the attacking half and crossed to the far post, once again to Sané, who struck and put the ball in the back of the net.

In the second half, at the 22nd minute, Gnabry controlled the ball at the penalty spot and set up Baku, who struck firmly to score Germany’s fifth goal. Then, at the 34th minute, Sané set up with a backheel in the opponent’s box and the young Ouédraogo finished to score on his debut for the German national team.

Next Matches

Germany

Slovakia

The European playoffs for the World Cup will take place between March 26 and 31, 2026. Slovakia’s opponents have not yet been determined.

Northern Ireland defeats Luxembourg in another Group A clash

In the other match of Germany and Slovakia’s group, this Monday, Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg 1-0 at Windsor Park. Jamie Donley scored for the home side.

With this result, Northern Ireland finishes the Qualifiers in third place in Group A with nine points. Meanwhile, Luxembourg ends up in fourth place, with zero points.

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