"Nick Woltemade started the scoring in the 18th minute as he rose high, while unmarked in the box, to glance Joshua Kimmich's cross into the bottom-left corner. Serge Gnabry then raced in behind to force Martin Dubravka into a save with his feet, but the 30-year-old soon got onto the scoresheet, guiding his strike past the goalkeeper while one-on-one. A quickfire Sane double then put Germany out of sight, with Florian Wirtz setting up both."
"Both teams were level on 12 points at the top of Group A, but Julian Nagelsmann's side were ruthless to ensure they would finish in the automatic qualifying spot at Slovakia's expense. Sane brought down a looping pass over the top to slot past Dubravka in the 36th minute. He then volleyed a stunning effort off the outside of his boot and into the roof of the net just five minutes later."
Germany secured automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Slovakia 6-0, moving ahead in Group A after finishing level on points. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a header from Joshua Kimmich's cross. Serge Gnabry scored after forcing a save and later assisted Ridle Baku for Germany's fifth. Leroy Sané produced a quick double, both created by Florian Wirtz, including a spectacular volley. Sané also set up debutant Assan Ouedraogo for the sixth goal. Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg 1-0 and finished third in the group.
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