Overview
- Germany U21 host Malta in Fürth on Friday at 18:00, with free-to-air coverage on Sat.1 and streaming on Joyn.
- Coach Antonio Di Salvo called his team the overwhelming favorite and demanded a high-tempo, goal‑oriented display to decide the game early.
- The U21 remain under pressure in a tight group after the 2:3 loss to Greece, while Malta arrive on a 16‑match qualifying losing streak.
- Di Salvo handed a first U21 call-up to 17-year-old Lennart Karl, with Said El Mala and Assan Ouédraogo unavailable due to senior-team duty.
- The senior side play in Luxembourg at 20:45 on RTL before meeting Slovakia on Monday, with two victories that would clinch direct 2026 World Cup qualification and give Nagelsmann a first four‑match win streak.