Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat to Slovakia. Germany's journey to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada got off to the worst possible start as Julian Nagelsmann's team suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in Bratislava. They had never lost a World Cup qualifier away from home before tonight. Before the game, Nagelsmann spoke of a to-do list for his side during qualification. Germany's World Cup qualifying campaign continues against Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday.