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Germany vs Slovakia Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 10:47 AM ET

Another World Cup qualifier match that is crucial for the two teams is the matchup between Germany and Slovakia. Germany will host Slovakia at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.

Both teams play in Group A of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, and both teams are tied on points in the group, sharing the same record after five matches played.

Germany and Slovakia are on 12 points and have a record of four wins and one loss. With this matchup being the last World Cup qualifier match of the group, a win for either team qualifies them directly to the World Cup.

Germany has a slight advantage due to their goal difference being a +7 goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding three. Slovakia's goal difference is a +4 goal difference after scoring six goals and conceding two.

If Germany vs Slovakia ends in a draw, Germany will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

In their previous match, Slovakia defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 with a goal from Tomas Bobcek. Germany defeated Luxembourg 2-0 with two goals from Nick Woltemade, away from home.

Nick Woltemade of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Luxembourg and Germany at Stade de Luxembourg on November 14, 2025 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Where to Watch Germany vs Slovakia

Germany vs Slovakia will kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time in Leipzig, Germany, at the Red Bull Arena.

The match will be available to watch across select TV channels and streaming services in the U.S. and other countries.