Germany suffer shock 2–0 defeat to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying opener
Germany endured a stunning 2–0 loss to Slovakia in their opening 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday in Bratislava — marking their first-ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifying match. World-ranked 52nd, Slovakia outplayed the four-time champions and went ahead in the 42nd minute after David Hancko capitalised on a midfield turnover. Hancko later…
