Nick Woltemade quality strikes fire Germany to brink of 2026 World Cup finals qualification | OneFootball

Germany are on the brink of World Cup qualification, thanks to two quality finishes from Nick Woltemade.

A frustrating first half saw Luxembourg manage to hold out and the game goalless at the break.

Only four minutes into the second half though and Nick Woltemade coolly finishing with his left foot into the bottom right corner, from Leroy Sane’s cross.

Then on 69 minutes, Ridle Baku the supplier and another sweet finish from the Newcastle United star.

Big Nick playing the full match and whilst he didn’t start, great to see Malick Thiaw getting off the bench on 79 minutes to help see out this crucial win.

Slovakia scored late on to beat Northern Ireland 1-0 but in reality that didn’t change anything.

Germany are on the same points as Slovakia ahead of Monday’s final game in the group BUT Nagelsmann’s side have the advantage on goal difference ahead of the two countries meeting. So it is the same if Slovakia had drawn tonight, as Germany simply need to not lose at home in this last group match to guarantee top spot and automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals ahead of Slovakia.

This is the November 2025 international schedule for Newcastle United players:

Thursday 13 November

Moldova 0 Italy 2

Sandro Tonali playing the full match in this World Cup group qualifier and though it took until the 88th minute for the away side to score, they fully deserved the eventual 2-0 win. Tonali the key figure in midfield as a much changed and weakened Italy side dominated throughout (28 v 3 on shots, 13 v 1 corners, 65 v 3 player touches of the ball in the opposition box) but struggled to convert that into goals.

England 2 Serbia 0

A dominant England performance with a classy Saka strike giving the hosts a half-time lead. Dan Burn watched on from the bench as the Three Lions failed to take their chances, until the 90th minute, Eze matching Saka with the quality of his  finish.

Friday 14 November

Luxembourg 0  Germany 2

Two quality second half finishes from Nick Woltemade, the first with his left and second using his right boot, firing Germany to this crucial 2-0 victory. They now just need to avoid defeat at home to Slovakia on Monday to automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.

Great to see Malick Thiaw as well get on the pitch, subbed on in the 79th minute as Woltemade played the full game.

Saturday 15 November

Brazil v Senegal (Bruno Guimaraes) Friendly at neutral venue (Emirates Stadium)

Switzerland v Sweden (Anthony Elanga, Emil Krafth) World Cup group qualifier

Sunday 16 November

Italy v Norway (Sandro Tonali) World Cup group qualifier

Monday 17 November

Albania v England (Dan Burn) World Cup group qualifier

Germany v Slovakia (Nick Woltemade, Malick Thiaw) World Cup group qualifier

Tuesday 18 November