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Sports - 2026 World Cup: Germany and the Netherlands Win to Earn Qualification
Germany scored six goals to clinch qualification while the Netherlands finished unbeaten with a 4-0 win, securing their spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- On Monday, Germany national team secured 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification with a 6-0 rout of Slovakia national team, while Netherlands national team also qualified with a 4-0 win over Lithuania national team on November 17, 2025.
- After a dramatic group phase, Germany only needed a draw but scored four first-half goals, recovering from an opening loss to Slovakia with five consecutive wins in Group A.
- Germany national team will make its 21st World Cup appearance, missing only the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, while the Netherlands national team seeks a first trophy after finishing runner-up three times.
- Their qualification means Germany national team and Netherlands national team join England, France, Portugal, Croatia and Norway with five UEFA spots unfilled; Slovakia and Poland now head to playoffs, with the draw on Thursday.
- Next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico will feature both teams, with the Netherlands completing an unbeaten group run heading into the finals.
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