A real final is on the program. This Monday evening in Leipzig, Germany and Slovakia face off in a decisive duel for first place in Group A. The two teams, perfectly tied on points, know that the stakes are simple: the winner will take an almost definitive option for the 2026 World Cup, while the loser will most likely be condemned to the perilous play-off lottery.
Germany, a revenge to take to validate your ticket
There Mannschaft has a revenge to take. Beaten 2-0 to everyone’s surprise in the first leg in Slovakia, Germany has since recovered well with four consecutive victories, including a 2-0 success against Luxembourg in midweek. Led by a confident Nick Woltemade, Julian Nagelsmann’s men have their destiny in hand: a draw is enough for them to maintain first place thanks to a better goal difference.
Slovakia, the outsider who dreams of a hold-up
Opposite, Slovakia does not arrive as an expiatory victim. Winners of their last two matches and building on their success in the first leg, Francesco Calzona’s men know that they have the weapons to thwart the German giant. Recent history speaks for them: they have won two of their last three confrontations against Germany. A victory in Leipzig would be a historic feat and would send them straight to the World Cup.
A shock for a destiny
After missing its last two World Cups by exiting in the group stages, Germany has no room for error. The pressure is immense on the shoulders of Julian Nagelsmann, who must imperatively secure this direct qualification to avoid a new national crisis. In this decisive match, the Mannschaft will have to prove that it has regained its status and solidity.
| 📋 Practical information: Germany vs Slovakia | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | Monday November 17, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 8:45 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏟️ Location | Red Bull Arena, Leipzig |
| 🏆 Competition | 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe Zone (Group A) |
| 📺 Broadcast France | Not broadcast on TV |
| 💻 Streaming France | The Live Foot Team (subscription required) |
The probable lineups for the Germany – Slovakia match
Germany : Baumann; Baku, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Wirtz, Gnabry; Woltemade
Slovakia: Dubravka; Gyomber, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko; Bero, Lobotka, Rigo; Duris, Strelec, Haraslin
| 🌍 Where to watch the match streaming around the world | |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷France | The Live Football Team (streaming) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ZDF |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | To be confirmed |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Premium 1 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | RTS 2 |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | Sport 1 Czechia |
| 🌍MENA | BeIN Sports MENA 1 / BeIN CONNECT / TOD |
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