Germany qualifies for World Cup with 2-0 victory in Slovenia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Germany completed their women's World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten with a 2-0 win in Slovenia on June 9. This match followed a previous victory against Norway, securing their spot in next year's finals in Brazil. The match featured an own goal by Lara Prašnikar and a goal from Shekiera Martinez. Coach Christian Wück noted that while performance may not have been spectacular, the team achieved their objective despite player fatigue. Germany topped their group with 16 points from five wins and one draw, while Norway, second in the group with 12 points, will enter the playoffs.
- •Germany finishes qualifying with 16 points from six matches.
- •Lara Prašnikar scored an own goal in the 40th minute.
- •Shekiera Martinez netted her first national team goal shortly after halftime.
- •Norway secured second place and will compete in the playoffs.
- •The match coincided with Coach Christian Wück's birthday.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Unbeaten Germany end women's World Cup qualifying 2-0 in Slovenia
"Germany ended their women's World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten with a 2-0 victory in Slovenia on Tuesday. Having already clinched their place at next year's finals in Brazil with a 2-0 win against Norway on Friday, Germany wrapped up the group action with the same scoreline in Ljubljana on the 53rd birthday of their coach Christian Wück.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 20, 2026, 3:32 PMUSMNT to close out 2026 vs. Jamaica at Inter Miami stadium
Serie A•Oct 20, 2026, 3:22 PMErik ten Hag 'embarrassed' by Scott McTominay transfer as ex-Man United manager slams club bosses
FIFA World Cup•Oct 20, 2026, 2:50 PMBuffon: ‘The coach isn’t the problem for Juventus, I understand Bremer’s outburst’
Serie A•Oct 20, 2026, 2:50 PMFofana insists ‘there were other ways to handle’ Milan exit: ‘They have the squad they wanted’
Champions League•Oct 20, 2026, 2:34 PMBayern assistant provides update on Kompany, Kimmich and Neuer ahead of Arsenal clash
Soccer•Oct 20, 2026, 2:33 PMFormer France player Petit hits out at protesters after riots
