Press review of the DFB spectacle“Germany has issued a warning”
When it comes to this, the German national football team is playing around. A 6-0 win in the decider against Slovakia to qualify directly for next year’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico left a memorable impression. This is what the international press wrote.
Slovakia
“New Case”: “Shame, disaster and despair await the end: The biggest defeat in the history of the Slovak national team! (…) Germany perfectly made up for the 0-2 defeat that Slovakia inflicted on them in the first qualifying match.”
“Plus everything”: Heaviest defeat in history: Germany beat Slovakia by six goals.
Italy
“Courriere dello Sport”: “Germany beats Slovakia and flies to World Cup.”
“La Republic”: “Germany at the World Cup: Beating Slovakia 6-0. Germany were unfazed in the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, (…). In Leipzig, Germany dominated the game, winning 6-0 and thus securing their place in the final, while relegating their rivals to the playoffs.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “There are no surprises with tonight’s result. Germany and the Netherlands are ahead of Slovakia and Lithuania respectively, so these two teams should pave the way for their opponents to the next World Cup.”
Spanish
“World Sports”: “6-0 – revenge with a big win for Germany and qualification for the World Cup. The ‘team’ have settled matters with Slovakia, whom they had beaten early in the qualifying round, and secured qualification with an ultimately convincing performance. Germany cannot be left out of the World Cup and also issues a warning: you must always take them into account in the title race.”
“Ace”: “That’s how it is with Germany. When it matters most, they rarely fail, and that’s what happened on Monday in an important match for the future of a team that many have questioned during this World Cup qualifying phase. The team came out and beat Slovakia, who are struggling to reach the World Cup with a 2-0 win on the first matchday of the group, with an impressive score of 6-0.”
Switzerland
“Tages-Anzeiger”: “Germany tore Slovakia to shreds and went straight to the World Cup. After a bit of grumbling, Germany qualified for the 2026 World Cup without any detours.”
“See”: “Germany were completely apart – the World Cup became clear. (…) The fact that Germany, who would be in danger of a playoff if they lost again against Slovakia, were ready from the start was not realized by anyone stronger than Joshua Kimmich. The captain, who has recovered (an ankle injury), set an example early on with a monster tackle on the touchline, giving Florian Wirtz the first chance to score in the match. And it was no surprise that it was Kimmich, the Woltemades could open his head with a perfect cross.”
Austria
“Kronen Zeitung”: “Germany opens the way to the World Cup with a resounding victory.”
“Small Newspaper”: “Half a dozen full! Germany cemented its World Cup ticket with a gala performance. While the DFB team headed into the World Cup final with big chests after this gala show, Slovakia had to advance to the playoffs.”
Dutch
“De Telegraph”: “Germany humiliates direct rivals Slovakia in decisive duel.”
France
“L’Equipe”: “Germany was undeterred. In a tense Group A final against Slovakia (6-0) on Monday evening, Julian Nagelsmann’s side, who were under pressure before this final decider, secured their qualification to the next World Cup thanks to a near-perfect first half.”
English
Liverpool Echo: “Florian Wirtz sends a message to Arne Slot ahead of a crucial phase for Liverpool. Florian Wirtz has sent a timely reminder to Liverpool’s critics after two quick assists for Germany.”
“Guard”: “With a brilliant performance, Germany secured qualification with a 6-0 win against Slovakia.”
