"Leroy Sane struck twice and Assan Ouedraogo swept in less than two minutes after coming on for his debut as Germany hammered Slovakia to seal direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup and condemn their opponents to the play-offs. Nick Woltemade headed in returning captain Joshua Kimmich's cross for his fourth goal in three international matches before Gnabry slotted in from Leon Goretzka's pass and Sane profited twice from Florian Wirtz assists during the first half."
"Slovakia needed to win to overtake Germany in the group decider but the visitors' miserable night continued during the second period, Ridle Baku and 19-year-old Ouedraogo finishing from inside the box as the four-time World Cup winners ended a patchy campaign at a canter. Germany suffered a major blow on the eve of their game against Luxembourg when Kimmich suffered an ankle issues in training, but the captain was back after remaining an unused substitute in Gasperich."
"Germany starting XI: Oliver Baumann, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum, Leroy Sane, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade Germany substitutes: Malick Thiaw, Waldemar Anton, Jamie Leweling, Assan Ouedraogo, Jonathan Burkardt, Alexander Nubel, Felix Nmecha, Karim Adeyemi, Kevin Schade, Nathaniel Brown, Finn Dahmen, Ridle Baku Slovakia starting XI: Martin Dubravka, Norbert Gyomber, Milan Skriniar, Adam Obert, Matus Bero, Stanislav Lob"
Germany produced a dominant victory over Slovakia, securing direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Leroy Sane scored twice and Serge Gnabry and Nick Woltemade also found the net, while Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouedraogo added late goals. Ouedraogo scored less than two minutes after coming on for his debut. Joshua Kimmich returned after an ankle issue in training. Nico Schlotterbeck also returned to the starting line-up. Slovakia needed a win to top the group but now face the play-offs after the heavy defeat.
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