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Germany Rout Slovakia 6-0 to Seal 2026 World Cup Place and Pot 1 Seeding

The dominant win secures a favorable position for the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington.

Overview

  • Goals by Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané (two), Ridle Baku and teenage debutant Assan Ouédraogo capped a 4-0 halftime lead in Leipzig.
  • Florian Wirtz orchestrated the attack, providing two first-half assists for Sané and driving Germany’s intensity.
  • Woltemade extended his hot streak by scoring for the third straight match, giving him four goals across that run.
  • The victory clinches top spot in Group A and a Pot 1 seeding for the finals draw, while Slovakia finish second and enter the March play-offs.
  • Nagelsmann’s team produced their most convincing qualifying performance after recent criticism, with five straight clean sheets closing the campaign.