Florian Wirtz leads Germany to 0-0 draw against Greece in Nations League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Florian Wirtz captained Germany for the first time as the team drew 0-0 with Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. This marked Wirtz's 48th international appearance, though he struggled to maintain his influence throughout the match. German media noted his strong start but diminished impact in the second half, with varying player ratings suggesting a mixed performance. Following this match, Wirtz will have a week to prepare for Liverpool's upcoming clash with Manchester City.
- •Wirtz earns 48th cap in a competitive match.
- •Match ends in a 0-0 draw for Germany.
- •Media praise his leadership but highlight inconsistency.
- •Wirtz prepares for Liverpool's match against Manchester City.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Led by example’ – What German media said about Florian Wirtz in captaining his country on Sunday
"Florian Wirtz had the honour of captaining Germany for the first time as his country drew 0-0 with Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday.The Liverpool playmaker was initially earmarked to play o...
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