Germany falls short in World Cup qualifying tournament.

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2025 September 14 . 2:30 AM

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In World Cup qualifications, Germany finishes last.

Germany falls short in World Cup qualifying tournament.

In a surprising turn of events, the German national football team suffered a 0:2 loss against Slovakia in the World Cup qualification, marking their first away game defeat in the competition. This setback has put the team, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, under pressure as they prepare to face table-leading Northern Ireland on Sunday.

Northern Ireland currently leads the qualification group, a position that was initially considered an easy victory for Germany. The loss, however, has shaken the team's confidence, with Captain Josha Kimmich admitting that the problems in recent games are purely an attitude issue.

Michael Augustin, ARD sports reporter, has been vocal about the team's lack of winning mentality, stating that it is ruining any form of football. He believes this issue is significant, regardless of the opponent, and has been a recurring theme in the team's performance.

Julian Nagelsmann, the head coach, also criticized the players' attitude after the game, suggesting a focus on players who give their all could lead to better results. He took over the role in September 2023 and leads the team during the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

The German team is currently ranked 52nd in the world, a far cry from their usual top positions. Slovakia, on the other hand, played more aggressively, actively, and better throughout the game, rightfully dominating the performance.

Despite the challenging circumstances, football fans can still apply for tickets for the tournament, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The German national football team's disappointing start in the qualification campaign has made the tournament a topic of interest and anticipation.

In addition to the World Cup qualification, the game against Northern Ireland will also be a podcast topic, with many discussing the team's current issues and potential solutions. It remains to be seen how the team will respond to the pressure and whether they can turn their fortunes around in the upcoming game.