Germany sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 6-0 win over Slovakia in Group A, capping a dominant qualifying run.

Needing only a point to secure first place, Germany took control from the first whistle and never allowed the visitors to settle. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring with a firm header after captain Joshua Kimmich delivered a precise cross into the box. Moments later, Serge Gnabry finished a slick move with Aleksandar Pavlovic and Leon Goretzka, doubling the lead and underlining the hosts’ early superiority.

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Florian Wirtz became the chief architect as Germany continued to dictate the tempo. The playmaker’s incisive passing twice carved open Slovakia’s defensive line, first sending Leroy Sane through for a composed third before picking out

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