Germany suffer shock World Cup qualifying loss to Slovakia – DW – 09/04/2025

https:p.dw.comp501KdGermany delivered a disappointing display that has many worried about their World Cup qualification chancesImage: Sebastian BachFußball-News Saarlandpicture allianceAdvertisementGermany's journey to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada got off to the worst possible start as Julian Nagelsmann's team suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in Bratislava. Nearly three months after the disappointment of the Nations League, Germany looked out of shape and sorts. They had never lost a World Cup qualifier away from home before tonight. History had been made, but not the kind that Nagelsmann wanted. Here are the key takeaways from Germany's loss. Germany 'lacking in all areas' "We still have to convince the public, but I would like to emphasize once again that it is healthy to set goals," head coach Julian Nagelsmann said ahead of the game. The goal of world champions remains, but the focus is on the process. Germany's performance against Slovakia made their goals look loftier now than they did in June. *Reporting by Dw.*