Germany and Netherlands qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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

Dismas Otuke
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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.

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