Overview
- Germany clinched first place in Group A to avoid the playoffs, delivering its most convincing display of the qualifying cycle just days after a labored 2–0 win in Luxembourg.
- Leroy Sané scored twice, added an assist and was widely credited as the standout in a performance that reaffirmed Julian Nagelsmann’s recent recall.
- Joshua Kimmich returned as captain to create the opener for Nick Woltemade, while Florian Wirtz produced two precise diagonal assists.
- Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo capped the scoring in Leipzig as international media praised the statement win and noted Germany’s renewed threat.
- Nagelsmann stressed preserving momentum and will manage injuries to Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Antonio Rüdiger and Marc-André ter Stegen ahead of the Washington group draw and March tune‑ups.