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Germany Thrash Slovakia 6–0 to Seal 2026 World Cup Place

The rout in Leipzig clinched qualification, delivering a top‑seed berth for December’s World Cup draw in Washington.

Overview

  • Nick Woltemade headed the opener to continue his scoring streak for the national team, underscoring his status as Germany’s first‑choice striker.
  • Leroy Sané struck a first‑half brace after recent scrutiny of his form, strengthening his case for a World Cup role on the wing.
  • Oliver Baumann recorded another clean sheet, with Julian Nagelsmann praising his form while keeping the World Cup goalkeeper decision open as Marc‑André ter Stegen works back from injury.
  • Joshua Kimmich and Nico Schlotterbeck returned to the lineup, Florian Wirtz orchestrated in midfield, and late goals from Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouedraogo completed the win.
  • Woltemade’s rapid rise follows a summer move to Newcastle for a reported €75 million and strong club form, fueling market‑value debate that he has publicly downplayed.