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Germany starts World Cup qualifying: Win a VIP trip to Bratislava!
The German national soccer team will start the World Cup qualification in Bratislava against Slovakia on September 4, 2025. Win a VIP trip to qualifying!
Germany starts World Cup qualifying: Win a VIP trip to Bratislava!
The German national football team is about to play its first game in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In September 2025, the DFB team will play against Slovakia on September 4th at the Národný football stadium in Bratislava. This first appearance is crucial to lay the foundation for successful qualification, especially after the disappointing results at the UEFA Nations League Final Four, where Germany lost to Portugal (1-2) and France (0-2). die-fussballreise.de reported.
National coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized that the team must develop a winning mindset in order to be able to assert itself against the top teams in the world. Germany has the opportunity to prove itself in a comparatively easy World Cup qualifying group consisting of Northern Ireland, Slovakia and Luxembourg.
Special trip to qualification
There is a special opportunity for fans who want to experience the game live in Bratislava: Telekom is giving away a VIP trip for two people to the game on September 4th. The travel period is from September 3rd to 5th, 2025 and begins with departure on September 3rd from Frankfurt. The winners will stay overnight at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel Bratislava.
In addition to the football highlights, various activities are also planned. This includes a boat tour on the Danube, a visit to Bratislava Castle and a discovery tour of downtown Bratislava. The return journey to Frankfurt takes place on September 5th. BILDplus customers who fill out a corresponding form are eligible to participate sportbild.de reported.
The path to the 2026 World Cup
After the game against Slovakia, Germany must face Northern Ireland in Cologne on September 7, 2025 and play against Luxembourg in Sinsheim on October 10, 2025. A decisive match for group victory could take place on October 13, 2025 in Belfast against Northern Ireland. To secure direct qualification for the World Cup, it is essential to finish first in this group. Otherwise there is a risk of playoff games in March 2026.
A total of 48 nations will take part in the 2026 World Cup, 16 of which are from the UEFA zone. Germany has decided to improve significantly by then in order to be one of the favorites again.