Germany's Women's National Football Team Secures Nations League Final Spot Against Spain
Germany's women's football team advanced to the Nations League final after a 2-2 draw with France, setting up a final showdown with world champions Spain.
- • Germany reached the Nations League final after defeating France in a two-legged semifinal.
- • The semifinal second leg ended in a 2-2 draw with goals from Nicole Anyomi and Klara Bühl for Germany.
- • French goals were scored by Melvine Malard and Clara Mateo in the semifinal.
- • Germany will face reigning world champions Spain in the final on November 28 and December 2, 2025.
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Germany’s women’s national football team has earned their place in the Nations League final after a tense semifinal against France. The decisive second leg in Caen ended 2-2 on October 28, 2025, with Germany advancing on aggregate following their 1-0 first-leg win. Goals from Nicole Anyomi in the 12th minute and Klara Bühl in the 50th minute kept Germany ahead overall, despite early and late goals from France’s Melvine Malard and Clara Mateo, respectively.
The match saw Germany's coach Christian Wück make one strategic change to the starting lineup, substituting Janina Minge for Kathrin Hendrich in central defense. The game began dramatically, with France scoring within the first three minutes, but Anyomi quickly equalized for Germany. German goalkeeper Stina Johannes played a pivotal role, making several critical saves, including one against Delphine Cascarino, to help maintain the team’s position. Although a potential third goal by Anyomi was disallowed due to offside, Germany held firm despite France’s pressure late in the game.
With this result, Germany will face reigning world champions Spain in the two-legged final scheduled for November 28 and December 2, 2025. Coach Wück praised both teams’ efforts and acknowledged the tough challenge France presented. This final marks a significant achievement for Germany, highlighting their strong performance throughout the Nations League campaign.
The upcoming finals against Spain promise to be competitive, with Germany eager to claim the championship on the international stage.