"Top spot in Group A will be decided on Monday evening when Germany host Slovakia in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier. Germany sit first in the standings and will secure the group with either a win or a draw. Slovakia, however, still have an outside chance of finishing top if they can pull off a win in Leipzig. Germany arrive in good spirits after a 2-0 win against Luxembourg, where Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade scored both goals."
"Germany remain without several key players due to injury, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz. There were no new issues reported after the win against Luxembourg. Joshua Kimmich and Nico Schlotterbeck, who sat out that match with minor problems, are expected to return to the squad. Woltemade, now on three goals from seven international appearances, is set to lead the line once more. Florian Wirtz should also keep his place after another positive showing."
"Despite being four-time world champions, Germany have exited at the group stage in the last two World Cup tournaments. They are already guaranteed a top-two finish in this qualifying group, but only avoiding defeat here would seal direct passage to next summer's finals. A Slovakia victory would push Nagelsmann's side into the play-off route. Slovakia come into this fixture after a narrow 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to a late strike from Tomas Bobcek."
Germany can clinch top spot in Group A with a win or draw against Slovakia in Leipzig; Slovakia must win to finish first and deny Germany direct qualification. Germany lead the group and are already assured of a top-two finish. Germany beat Luxembourg 2-0, with Nick Woltemade scoring twice, and arrive in good spirits despite exiting at the group stage in the last two World Cup tournaments. Germany have injuries to key players including Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, while Joshua Kimmich and Nico Schlotterbeck are expected to return. Slovakia have regained momentum after recent wins and are likely to start David Strelec, Martin Dubravka and Milan Skriniar.
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