"Germany suffered a first-ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifier after they were stunned 2-0 by Slovakia to kick start Group A in Bratislava. The Germans had never lost a World Cup qualifier away from home in 52 previous matches before what was a disappointing evening in their first qualifier for next year's finals and they slipped to just their fourth loss overall from 104 qualifying games. It also marked Germany's first three-game competitive losing streak in their 117-year history."
"German boss Julian Nagelsmann set his eyes on a fifth World Cup title in the build-up to the contest but their campaign got off to the worst possible start when Dávid Hancko struck before the half-time interval to put Slovakia on course for a famous victory. Germany continued to disappoint in the second period and underdogs Slovakia could smell victory and David Strelec's strike was enough to seal the win and condemn Germany to a third-straight defeat to leave them bottom of the group."
Slovakia beat Germany 2-0 in Bratislava to open Group A qualifying. Dávid Hancko scored just before half-time to give Slovakia the lead, and David Strelec added a second in the second half to secure the victory. The result ended Germany's 52-match unbeaten run in away World Cup qualifiers and counted as their fourth loss in 104 qualifying games. The defeat produced Germany's first three-game competitive losing streak in 117 years and left them bottom of the group. Slovakia created early chances through Leo Sauer and Strelec, while Germany threatened via Florian Wirtz and Maximilian Mittelstädtd.
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