Germany won like a big team

Germany asserts its strength in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Germany close out 2025 with a match that means more than a ticket to the World Cup. After a bumpy qualifying run and a series of doubts, Julian Nagelsmann’s side needed a game to confirm they could still be the strong version that has made Europe nervous. And they did it in the simplest way: playing like a big team.

Germany returns

Leipzig saw the Germany team their fans had been waiting for. They pressed relentlessly, attacked relentlessly and controlled the game with speed and power. Slovakia had no space to play the ball. Germany were four goals up at half-time, and the 6-0 scoreline reflected their absolute superiority.

Nagelsmann knew his team needed a performance like that. This wasn’t just a win to secure top spot in the group. It was a statement that Germany were still on the right track, albeit a bumpy one. The game felt familiar: an organised Germany team, quick to pick up the pace and sharp enough to finish off opponents when the opportunity presented itself.

Nick Woltemade has been one of the season’s most exciting finds. The young striker not only scores goals, but also looks like the modern striker: strong, physical and a link-up playmaker. Four goals in three games suggests he’s ready to challenge Kai Havertz for a place when the star returns. It’s always a good sign when a new player can break into the national team’s frame.

But the most influential figure was Florian Wirtz. At Liverpool, he was under great pressure because he had not scored a goal in 15 games in all competitions. But in Germany, Wirtz played with freedom, explosiveness and determination.

Germany won tickets to the 2026 World Cup.

Against Slovakia, the Liverpool star not only created two assists, but also showed confidence in every move, from pressing, winning the ball to passing to open up space. When Wirtz has space to show off, Germany is always a step more dangerous.

It is not uncommon for a player who has been doubted at his club to become an inspiration for his country, but the way Wirtz has resurrected himself at Leipzig suggests his problem is not with himself, but with his environment.

Nagelsmann gives his players clearer roles, simpler demands and enough trust to take the pressure off. That is how a national team creates a fulcrum for its players.

Leroy Sane also maintained his excellent form, continuing to show that he is the most important spearhead of German football at the moment. His speed, determination and ability to handle the penalty area make him a difficult drill to stop. While the midfield with Pavlovic and Goretzka brings balance and experience, helping Germany control the tempo of the match from the first minute.

Germany is moving forward

Of course, one brilliant night cannot erase all the problems. Germany’s full-back position remains inconsistent. Depth remains an issue heading into a month-long tournament. But football is about more than just tactics. It’s about timing, confidence and team spirit. Germany are heading into the World Cup with all of that in mind.

Nagelsmann has said he wants to win the World Cup.

Nagelsmann once said he wanted to win the World Cup. That statement divided opinion. But after Leipzig, it no longer seems like a pipe dream. Germany now has more youth, speed, tactical flexibility and collective spirit than they did in the build-up to Euro 2024.

They also have the advantage of being in Pot 1 when the draw takes place on December 5. That could help them avoid the group of death, which has cost them in the last two World Cups.

And most importantly, Germany finally had a game to look back on and say: “We are really back.”

Victory over Slovakia doesn’t make them favourites. But it does make them a team that knows how to play big at crucial times. And with the foundations in place, Germany have every reason to believe that the 2026 World Cup could be the rebirth of a generation.

Source: https://znews.vn/tuyen-duc-thang-kieu-doi-lon-post1603586.html