Overview
- Germany secured first place in their qualifying group with a 6-0 win, sealing automatic entry to the 2026 World Cup.
- Assan Ouedraogo, aged 19 years and 192 days, scored less than two minutes after coming on to mark his senior debut.
- He was promoted from the U21s after Nadiem Amiri withdrew through injury, per the team’s squad updates.
- Nick Woltemade opened the scoring before goals from Serge Gnabry, a Leroy Sane brace, Ridle Baku, and Ouedraogo completed the rout.
- Germany will prepare with March friendlies against Ivory Coast and Finland, while Slovakia heads to the playoff path after finishing second.