Germany has secured its 19th successive World Cup finals appearance with a dominant 6-0 win over Slovakia.
Germany has booked its ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding 6-0 win over Slovakia. The hosts were determined to secure their spot, and Leroy Sané’s first international brace since 2021 was the highlight of the evening.
Germany’s campaign got underway with a bang, as Nick Woltemade headed home Joshua Kimmich’s cross in the 18th minute. Serge Gnabry followed up with a clever finish, and Slovakia’s hopes were further dashed as Sané scored twice before halftime.
The second half saw Sané denied a hat-trick, but Germany continued to push forward. Ridle Baku scored his first international goal in over four years, and Assan Ouédraogo made his senior debut with a impressive finish.
Slovakia struggled to cope with Germany’s pace and skill, and the result was a one-sided thrashing. The team’s consolation is a playoff spot, but they’ll need to regroup quickly to make the World Cup finals.
Germany’s win marks their 19th successive World Cup appearance, and they’ll be looking to lift the trophy for a record-equalling fifth time. The team’s strength and cohesion were on full display, and they’ll be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
Slovakia, on the other hand, will need to quickly put the defeat behind them and focus on their playoff campaign. Despite the loss, they’ve secured a spot in the playoffs, and they’ll be looking to make it to the World Cup finals.
