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Germany Opens Euro 2026 With 30–27 Win Over Austria as Wolff Stars

The victory moves Germany to the top of Group A, with only the top two advancing as points carry into the main round.

Overview

  • Goalkeeper Andreas Wolff delivered a match-winning display and returned after a brief exit following a ball to the face, finishing with 12 saves.
  • Captain Johannes Golla led Germany with seven goals, and a 12:8 halftime lead set up the closing stretch in Herning.
  • Austria intermittently used the seven-against-six tactic, but Germany’s defense contained it and capitalized with empty-net scores.
  • Coach Alfred Gislason hailed a “phenomenal” defense and noted improvements are still needed in attack.
  • With Spain beating Serbi‍a 29:27 earlier, Germany tops Group A on goal difference before facing Serbia on Saturday and Spain on Monday.