Germany admit: did just enough in win over Luxembourg | OneFootball

Thanks to two goals from Nick Woltemade, Germany secured a hard-fought and crucial 2-0 victory over Luxembourg this Friday (14th), leaving them just one point away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

With 12 points, Germany remains tied with Slovakia for first place in the group, but ahead on goal difference (+7 to +4).

The Slovaks beat Northern Ireland at home 1-0 with a goal in stoppage time.

Germany’s Mission

For Jonathan Tah’s teammates, who captained the team this Friday in the absence of Joshua Kimmich, a draw on Monday night in Leipzig against Slovakia will be enough to secure their spot at next year’s World Cup in North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico) (June 11 to July 19).

Dominated and pressured in the first half by the modest home team, the players led by coach Julian Nagelsmann made the difference in the second half thanks to Nick Woltemade, their star of the moment, who scored twice (49′ and 69′).

The Newcastle striker had already been decisive in the last World Cup Qualifier, a month earlier in Belfast against Northern Ireland (1-0), when he scored his first goal for the German national team.

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