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Germany Thrash Slovakia, Secure World Cup 2026 Spot; Woltemade Continues Goalscoring Streak

Leipzig, Germany – Germany secured their place in the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 6-0 victory over Slovakia, topping Group A in emphatic fashion. Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade continued his impressive form, scoring his fourth goal in three games for the national team with an early header that set the tone for the match.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side controlled the game from the outset, with Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane (twice), Ridle Baku, and debutant Assan Ouedraogo also finding the net. The win denied Slovakia automatic qualification and consigned them to the play-offs.

Gnabry doubled the lead after Woltemade’s opener, followed by two goals from Sane before halftime. Baku added a fifth, marking his first goal for Germany in four years, and Ouedraogo capped off the scoring with a well-taken goal just minutes after entering the match for his international debut.

While Germany’s attacking prowess was on full display, their defensive solidity also shone through, marking their fourth consecutive clean sheet. Slovakia struggled to cope with Germany’s high pressing game, with goalkeeper Oliver Baumann making a key save early in the match to preserve the clean sheet. The win solidifies Germany’s position as a team to watch heading into the 2026 World Cup.

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