DFB Women's Football Team Secures Convincing 5-1 Win over Austria in World Cup Qualifiers

The German women's national football team achieved an impressive third consecutive victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign by defeating Austria 5-1 at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg. This dominating performance was witnessed by 24,237 spectators and demonstrated Germany's offensive strength as they pushed closer to securing their place in the tournament in Brazil.

Nicole Anyomi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, setting the tone for the match. Additional goals came from Vivien Endemann (52'), an own goal by Austrian defender Sarah Puntigam (68'), Jule Brand (76'), and Lea Schüller (83'). Austria's sole goal was a consolation scored by Chiara D’Angelo in the 77th minute. Despite the resounding victory, the German side faced concerns when team captain Giulia Gwinn suffered a shoulder injury during a collision and had to be substituted in the first half. Medical staff will conduct further examinations to assess the severity of her injury.

Before the match, long-serving midfielder Sara Däbritz was honored for her retirement from international play, having earned 111 caps and scored 18 goals for Germany. She received flowers and a commemorative collage recognizing her contributions to the national team.

The team's journey continues with a return match against Austria scheduled for Saturday in Ried. Currently leading their qualification group, Germany aims to maintain their winning momentum, as only the group leader secures direct qualification for the World Cup. Adding to the competitive context, Norway defeated Slovenia 5-0 in another group encounter, underlining the significance of each upcoming match.

This convincing 5:1 win not only emphasizes the attacking prowess of the DFB-Frauen but also strengthens their position as strong contenders for the 2026 World Cup berth.