Overview
- Germany routed Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig through goals from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, a Leroy Sané brace, Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouedraogo.
- The win clinched Group A and confirmed Germany’s 21st World Cup appearance, with the margin securing a favorable seeding for the finals draw.
- The Netherlands beat Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam to finish top of Group G unbeaten, with Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo (penalty), Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen scoring.
- Slovakia finished second behind Germany and Poland placed second to the Dutch, sending both into Europe’s one-legged playoffs in March 2026.
- UEFA’s playoff draw is scheduled for Thursday, with the World Cup finals draw on December 5 for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.