Germany and Slovakia Meet in Leipzig With Direct 2026 World Cup Berth on the Line

Germany need only a draw thanks to a goal-difference advantage.

Overview

Both sides are tied on 12 points, with only the group winner securing an automatic berth and the runner-up entering the play-offs.
Slovakia must win to top the group and are pursuing a first World Cup appearance since 2010 after a campaign noted for defensive organization.
Germany have rebuilt momentum with a 2-0 win in Luxembourg as Nick Woltemade scored twice to extend a four-match winning run.
Recent head-to-head results favor Slovakia, who beat Germany earlier in qualifying and have two wins in the last three meetings.
Kickoff is Monday in Leipzig, with media listing provisional lineups as Germany manage reported injuries to Jamal Musiala, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz.