Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann named a 25-player Germany squad for the last qualifiers, handing a debut call-up to Köln’s 19-year-old Said El Mala and recalling Leroy Sané.
- Malick Thiaw returns after sustained Premier League minutes, while Robert Andrich and Robin Koch are omitted as selections track current form.
- Germany face Luxembourg on November 14 and Slovakia on November 17 seeking two wins to clinch automatic qualification and a place in the top pot for the World Cup draw.
- Bayer Leverkusen’s 1–0 win at Benfica, secured by Patrik Schick after standout saves from Mark Flekken, reinforces momentum for a side still gelling after a major summer overhaul.
- The DFB scheduled Borussia Dortmund vs. Leverkusen for December 2 at 21:00, moving kickoff due to the Women’s Nations League final, as Dortmund’s 1–4 loss at Manchester City sharpened scrutiny of their defense.