Germany qualify for 2026 World Cup with 6-0 demolition of Slovakia

The four-time world champions finish top of their group on 15 points

World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A - Germany v Slovakia - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - Nov 17, 2025 Germany players celebrate with their fans after winning their group to qualify for the World Cup finals REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Germany secured a place at next year's World Cup by crushing Slovakia 6-0 in their final qualifier on Monday, pummeling them into submission with four goals in the first half, and sending their opponents into a playoff in March.

The four-time world champions, who crashed out in the first round of the last two editions of the World Cup, finished top of their group on 15 points, with the Slovaks second on 12.