Woltemade Shines as Sané Faces Scrutiny in Germany's World Cup 2026 Qualification Quest
Nick Woltemade's brace propels Germany to a vital win in World Cup qualifiers, while Leroy Sané's future in the squad remains uncertain.
- • Nick Woltemade scored both goals in Germany's 2-0 win against Luxembourg.
- • Leroy Sané has scored only one goal in two years, raising doubts about his national team spot.
- • Joshua Kimmich was absent due to injury during the Luxembourg match.
- • Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized Sané must prove his worth amid competition and limited opportunities.
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As Germany pushes forward in the World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, two players stand out amid contrasting fortunes: Leroy Sané and Nick Woltemade. The German national team recently secured a critical 2-0 victory over Luxembourg, thanks entirely to Woltemade's two second-half goals. Despite the absence of injured captain Joshua Kimmich, Woltemade’s performance was pivotal, helping Germany maintain their path toward qualification. The match, played at Stade de Luxembourg in front of a full house of 9,214 spectators, revealed a German side that struggled in the first half against a passionate Luxembourg team but ultimately prevailed due to Woltemade’s clinical finishing (ID 146008).
This article was translated and synthesized from German sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Goals scored by Nick Woltemade
Sources disagree on the number of goals scored by Nick Woltemade in the match against Luxembourg.
sportschau.de
"Woltemade, who has scored three goals in the qualifiers, is seen as a rising star."
zdf.de
"Woltemade, who scored both goals in the second half (49th and 69th minutes), leading Germany to a 2-0 victory."
Why this matters: Source 146005 states that Woltemade scored three goals in the qualifiers, while Source 146008 specifies that he scored two goals in the match against Luxembourg. This discrepancy affects the understanding of Woltemade's performance and contribution to the team during the qualification process.
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