World Cup qualifiers 2026: Germany-Slovakia, the likely lineups

Germany hosts Slovakia on the final day of Group A of World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The Germans need only a draw to break through for the rainbow event, while the Slovaks will need a feat.

Nagelsmann confirms Woltemade in attack, with Sané, Gnabry and Wirtz in support in the three-quarter. In midfield Nmecha is a candidate for a 1′ shirt, while in defense Schlotterbeck returns to pair with Tah.

Calzona chooses the offensive trident consisting of Schranz, Strelec and Haraslin. In the midfield, Lobotka (Napoli) will be in the box, while the defense will be headed by the’former Inter player Skriniar, paired with Obert.

Probable lineups

Germany (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Kimmich, Tah, N. Schlotterbeck, Raum; Pavlovic, F. Nmecha; L. Sané, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade. All. Nagelsmann

Slovakia (4-3-3): Dubravka; Gyömber, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko; Bero, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Strelec, Haraslin. All. Calzona