JAKARTA - Two great powers of world football, Germany and the Netherlands, are highly anticipated for their work at the 2026 World Cup.
It would be a little bland if both failed to qualify for the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
However, the road to securing tickets to next summer's tournament is not easy. The Netherlands and Germany must ensure their place in the 2026 World Cup through the final match of the qualifying group phase on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, early morning WIB.
The Netherlands confirmed their place in the finals as winners of Group G after a 4-0 win over Lithuania in Amsterdam.
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Ronald Koeman's men knew that avoiding defeat alone was enough, but they made sure to qualify through Tijjani Reijnders' goal in the 16th minute and a Cody Gakpo penalty just before one hour of the game.
The next goals from Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen ensured that Poland, which needed Piotr Zielinski's goal in stoppage time to win less impressive 3-2 in Malta, would qualify for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Germany appeared strong in front of its closest competitor, Slovakia. They won 6-0 at Leipzig.
Julian Nagelsmann's side need to avoid a surprise defeat at the Red Bull Arena to ensure the top position of Group A and their place in the 2026 World Cup.
They lost 0-2 to Slovakia in the previous meeting in Bratislava two months ago. Germany can finally take revenge.
Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade put Germany ahead in the 18th minute. Serge Gnabry scored just before the 30th minute and Leroy Sane scored twice before halftime.
Then, substitutes Ridle Baku and Assan Ouedraogo scored after the break to further weaken Slovakia's spirit.
Both teams drew with 12 points before the group's final meeting - after Slovakia lost to Northern Ireland last month - but Germany had a better goal difference.
Germany actually just needed a draw in the last match. However, they want to revans over Francesco Calzona's side - who gave Die Mannschaft the fourth defeat in World Cup Qualification in history.
"The brilliant shield of our team, with a lot of pressure. I think we've returned to competing."
"We can prepare ourselves with an open and free mind in March 2026 because we are not burdened by playing in the playoffs," said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Germany will compete on the biggest football stage for the 21st time in 23 editions. They did not participate in the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and were not allowed to participate in the 1950 edition.
UEFA playoffs will take place on November 20, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. The draw will involve 16 teams that will compete for four places in the 2026 World Cup in a match played in March 2026.
Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup final draw will be held on December 5, 2025.
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