Germany are now closer to the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Luxembourg, thanks to Nick Woltemade’s brace.

Germany are close to the 2026 World Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over Luxembourg. The match was a classic David and Goliath clash, with Luxembourg putting up a brave fight against the German giants. Despite being the underdogs, Luxembourg started brightly, creating several chances in the first half.

The hosts were determined to avoid a pointless World Cup qualification cycle, and it showed in their intensity. They forced Germany’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann to make several impressive saves, and it was clear that the Germans were in for a tough match.

However, Germany’s experience and skill eventually decided the game, and they broke the deadlock four minutes after halftime. A long ball from Aleksandar Pavlovic was expertly taken down by Leroy Sane, who laid it off to Nick Woltemade, who slotted home.

Luxembourg tried to fight back, but Germany’s defense was too strong. The visitors struggled to recreate their earlier energy, and Germany sealed the win with a second goal, courtesy of Woltemade’s second strike. The German fans were ecstatic as the final whistle blew, and the team celebrated a crucial win.

The victory means Germany will finish top of Group A, and they can confirm their spot in the World Cup with a draw against Slovakia on Monday night. The win also maintains Germany’s impressive record against Luxembourg, with 24 unanswered goals in their last five meetings.

Luxembourg, on the other hand, have failed to win a single match against any opponent since March 2024. Despite their brave display, they will be disappointed to have fallen short of a historic win.

As Germany prepares for the World Cup, they will be looking to build on this momentum and make a deep run in the tournament.