World Cup qualifiers 2026: Slovakia-Germany, likely lineups

The kickoff at 8:45 p.m. in Bratislava for Slovakia–Germany, a match valid for Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in North America. The guests led by Julian Nagelsmann, who finished fourth in the last Nations League, are clear favorites to win the group that also includes Northern Ireland and Luxembourg.

Slovakia coach Calzona relies on the Bero-Bozenik-Tupta trio in attack, on the flanks i are Kmet and Hancko, in midfield Lobotka and Duda.

Germany with many absentees, including long-term sufferers Musiala and Havertz. Fullkrug should play in attack, behind him Adeyemi, Woltemade and Wirtz. In the middle Goretzka and Groß.

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Slovakia-Germany, the likely lineups
Slovakia (3-4-3): Rodak; Gyomber, Skriniar, Satka; Kmet, Lobotka, Duda, Hancko; Bero, Bozenik, Tupta. Coach: Calzona.
Germany (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Kimmich, Tah, Koch, Raum; Goretzka, Groß; Adeyemi, Woltemade, Wirtz; Fullkrug. Coach: Nagelsmann.