Germany run riot against Slovakia to book World Cup spot

Germany would run riot in Leipzig, beating Slovakia 6-0 to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Slovakia were looking to make lightning strike twice and overcome Germany to secure their place at next summer’s World Cup. Though the hosts started like a side ready to answer their critics. 

Germany started fast and well. Florian Wirtz in particular was at the heart of possession, and lifted a neat ball into Serge Gnabry early on, though the Bayern forward’s header looped straight up to the sky and into the arms of Martin Dubravka. 

After an opening period full…