Match report

Germany Dominates Slovakia 6-0 in World Cup Qualification

Germany
Germany
6–0
FT
Slovakia
Slovakia
Nov 17, 2025

Germany demonstrated their supremacy by defeating Slovakia 6-0 in a World Cup Qualification match. Goals from N. Woltemade, S. Gnabry, L. Sane, Ridle Baku, and A. Ouedraogo highlighted the match, as Germany maintained their unbeaten record in the qualification round.

Key Facts

  • • N. Woltemade opened the scoring for Germany in the 18th minute, assisted by J. Kimmich
  • • S. Gnabry doubled the lead with a goal in the 29th minute, assisted by L. Goretzka
  • • L. Sane scored two goals, both assisted by F. Wirtz, in the 36th and 41st minutes
  • • Ridle Baku added to Germany's lead with a goal in the 67th minute, assisted by S. Gnabry
  • • A. Ouedraogo sealed the match with a goal in the 79th minute, assisted by L. Sane

Lineups

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 15 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 22 D. Raum (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 5 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 19 L. Sane (M)
  • 20 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 17 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 11 N. Woltemade (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Nubel
  • 21 F. Dahmen
  • 2 M. Thiaw
  • 3 W. Anton
  • 7 J. Leweling
  • 9 A. Ouedraogo
  • 10 J. Burkardt
  • 13 F. Nmecha
  • 14 K. Adeyemi
  • 16 K. Schade
  • 18 N. Brown
  • 23 R. Baku

Slovakia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dubravka (G)
  • 6 N. Gyomber (D)
  • 14 M. Skriniar (D)
  • 4 A. Obert (D)
  • 16 D. Hancko (D)
  • 21 M. Bero (M)
  • 22 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 8 O. Duda (M)
  • 20 D. Duris (F)
  • 15 D. Strelec (F)
  • 7 L. Sauer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Rodak
  • 23 D. Takac
  • 2 P. Pekarik
  • 3 D. Vavro
  • 5 L. Satka
  • 9 R. Bozenik
  • 10 L. Benes
  • 11 T. Bobcek
  • 13 P. Hrosovsky
  • 17 L. Haraslin
  • 18 I. Schranz
  • 19 T. Rigo

Timeline

  1. Germany
    18' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: J. Kimmich
  2. Slovakia
    24' Slovakia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bero · On: T. Rigo
  3. Germany
    29' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: L. Goretzka
  4. Germany
    36' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sane · Assist: F. Wirtz
  5. Germany
    41' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sane · Assist: F. Wirtz
  6. Germany
    46' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: F. Nmecha
  7. Slovakia
    46' Slovakia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Duda · On: Ľubomír Šatka
  8. Slovakia
    46' Slovakia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Gyömbér · On: I. Schranz
  9. Germany
    64' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Schlotterbeck · On: M. Thiaw
  10. Germany
    64' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kimmich · On: Ridle Baku
  11. Slovakia
    67' Slovakia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Strelec · On: T. Bobček
  12. Germany
    67' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    Ridle Baku · Assist: S. Gnabry
  13. Germany
    70' Germany Card · Yellow Card
    M. Thiaw

    Foul

  14. Germany
    72' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Raum · On: N. Brown
  15. Germany
    77' Germany subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: A. Ouedraogo
  16. Germany
    79' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ouedraogo · Assist: L. Sane
  17. Slovakia
    82' Slovakia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Ďuriš · On: P. Pekarík

Match Stats

Stat Germany Slovakia
Fouls 11 3
Pass Accuracy 93% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 815 324
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 10 2
xG 3.28 0.86
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 757 260
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Woltemade's early goal in the 18th minute set the tone for Germany's comprehensive victory over Slovakia
  • ▸ L. Sane's brace in the 36th and 41st minutes further secured Germany's advantage, leaving Slovakia struggling to respond