Overview
- Germany beat Malta 6-0 in Fürth in EURO 2027 qualifying, with Karl starting and netting a brace as Tom Bischof recorded a hat-trick.
- Karl became the third-youngest goalscorer in Germany U21 history with his debut strikes.
- He declined the U21 debutant singing tradition after the match, and teammate Tom Bischof said he must pay a light penalty, suggesting sweets.
- The U21s travel to Georgia on Tuesday in a still-tight qualifying campaign following an earlier defeat to Greece.
- Reports indicate 1. FC Köln’s Said El Mala could be made available to the U21s for the Georgia match.