Germany and Netherlands qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Germany and Netherlands sealed their qualification for the FIFA World Cup 26 in their last group matches on Monday night.

Germany recorded a comprehensive victory of 6-0 over Slovakia to top Group A.

Nick Woltemade got the ball rolling with a towering header.

Serge Gnabry was sent through to double the lead before Florian Wirtz teed up Leroy Sane twice in five minutes to make the game safe before half-time.

Ridle Baku was on hand to finish off a flowing team move for five in the 2nd stanza before debutant Assan Ouedraogo capped off the scoring following a delightful backheel by Sane.

The European heavyweights have been joined at the global showpiece by the Netherlands, who cruised 1-0 past Lithuania to finish atop Group G.

The Dutch were in control from the start, and a giveaway allowed them to strike quickly, with Tijjani Reijnders sweeping in a right-footed finish.

Cody Gakpo then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after a handball in the area.

Xavi Simons stretched it to three before a rampaging run from Donyell Malen completed the scoring.