Overview

• Germany closed its home Nations League Final Four with consecutive defeats following a 1-2 loss to Portugal and the 0-2 setback against France
• Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time and later set up Michael Olise’s match-clinching goal in the 84th minute
• The DFB side fashioned numerous clear chances through the likes of Nick Woltemade and Niclas Füllkrug but lacked the precision to convert any
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann singled out the team’s inefficiency in front of goal and highlighted its limited squad depth compared to top rivals
• The disappointing finish exposes key areas for improvement as Germany prepares for 2026 World Cup qualification