The final round of Group A matches in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will take place tomorrow, with Germany hosting Slovakia. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann stated in a press conference that he and his players are looking forward to a spectacular victory to secure their place in the World Cup finals.

Thanks to a brace from Walter Madd, Germany defeated Luxembourg 2-0 in the last round. Germany currently leads Group A with 12 points, tied with second-placed Slovakia, meaning the "German Machine" only needs to remain unbeaten to advance to the main tournament.

Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann said, "There's bound to be some tension in the morning, which is part of the game, but that's what makes it exciting. If we had already qualified, it would certainly be easy, but the current situation makes the game even more attractive."

"Of course we hoped to beat Slovakia away from home, but we didn't. That's the reality we have to face, and we can accept it. That's what makes these knockout matches so exciting. We look forward to playing a great game and taking all three points."

Regarding the team's roster status, Nagelsmann said, "Schlotbeck will train normally, and Kimmich still needs rest. He is also training on the field, but we hope to maintain the stability of the team structure as much as possible. However, I am relatively optimistic about his situation, mainly depending on the pain and comfort level. But those who know Kimmich know that he doesn't like to refuse to play."

“Schlotbeck will still have some pain, but his injury is healing well and there is no inflammation, so I think he should be able to play.”