International press reviews of the DFB victory
“Germany has issued a warning”
November 18, 2025 – 7:38 a.mReading time: 2 minutes
The national team around national coach Julian Nagelsmann impressed against Slovakia. The international press also raved.
“AS”: “That’s just how it is with Germany. When it counts, they rarely fail, and that was the case on Monday in a crucial game for the future of a team that had been heavily questioned during this World Cup qualifying phase.”
“Mundo Sports”: “Germany cannot be missed at the World Cup and has also issued a warning: you always have to take them into account in the fight for the title.”
“Marca”: “The best story of the evening was written by Assan Ouédraogo, who made his national team debut at the age of 19 in front of his fans and scored the sixth goal of the evening after a backheel pass from Sané.”
“View”: “Germany is flexing its muscles in the final to win the group against Slovakia. Nerves fluttering in the showdown for a direct World Cup ticket? Not for the Germans.”
“Courier”: “There was speculation, there was trepidation – and in the end there was celebration. Germany played well in the decisive game for victory in Group A and beat Slovakia 6-0. Even a draw would have been enough to win the group.”
“L’Equipe”: “Germany did not tremble. In a tense Group A final against Slovakia (6-0) on Monday evening, Julian Nagelsmann’s team, which was under pressure before this last decisive game, secured their qualification for the next World Cup thanks to an almost perfect first half.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Germany overruns Slovakia and flies to the World Cup.”
“Gazzetta dello Sport“: “No surprises in tonight’s results. Germany and the Netherlands are superior to Slovakia and Lithuania, so these two teams must pave the way for their opponents to the next World Cup.”
“Liverpool Echo”: Florian Wirtz sends Arne Slot a message ahead of the crucial phase for Liverpool. Florian Wirtz sent a timely reminder to his Liverpool critics after two quick assists for Germany.”
“The Guardian”: “With a brilliant performance, Germany secured qualification with a 6-0 win against Slovakia.”