The 2026 World Cup qualifiers are heating up, and all eyes are on Group A where Germany, a footballing powerhouse, faces Luxembourg. Can the underdogs pull off a shocking upset? Let's dive into the details.
Luxembourg vs Germany: A David vs Goliath Story?
Germany, despite a shaky start with a 2-0 loss to Slovakia, has bounced back with three consecutive wins. However, their performances haven't been entirely convincing, including a narrow 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland. They previously defeated Luxembourg 4-0 and are eager for a more decisive win to boost their goal difference.
Luxembourg, on the other hand, has struggled, losing all four matches in the group. Despite this, they've shown moments of competitiveness. They're playing for pride and looking to make a statement against the four-time World Champions.
Key Match Details
- Match: Luxembourg vs Germany
- Competition: 2026 World Cup Qualifier
- Date: Friday, 14 November 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:45 (CET)
- Missing Key Player: Joshua Kimmich (Germany) due to an ankle injury.
Possible Lineups
Luxembourg (Expected): Moris, Bohnert, Selimovic, Korac, Jans, Olesen, Dardari, Barreiro, Martins, Sinani, Muratovic
Germany (Expected): Baumann, Raum, Thiaw, Tah, Baku, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Wirtz, Gnabry, Sane, Woltemade
Prediction
While Luxembourg has improved, Germany's quality should ultimately prevail. However, expect Luxembourg to put up a fight, especially in the first half. A likely scoreline is a 2-0 victory for Germany, with Nick Woltemade potentially finding the net. The absence of Kimmich could impact Germany's midfield control, giving Luxembourg a slight edge in that area.
This match is crucial for Germany to solidify their position at the top of Group A. For Luxembourg, it's an opportunity to showcase their progress and potentially cause a major upset.