Sports9/4/2025The Guardian

World Cup qualifying: Germany shocked in Slovakia, but Northern Irish enjoy win

World Cup qualifying: Germany shocked in Slovakia, but Northern Irish enjoy win

Germany, the four-time world champions, suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in a World Cup qualifying match, marking their first away loss in 52 qualifying matches. The Germans, who have set their sights on winning the 2026 World Cup, have now lost three consecutive games, including defeats by Portugal and France in the Nations League in June. Meanwhile, Spain and Belgium enjoyed comfortable victories in their respective World Cup qualifying matches. The article highlights the surprising nature of Germany's defeat, as they had previously been unbeaten in away World Cup qualifiers, and their recent struggles, including the back-to-back losses in the Nations League.

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