Slovakia vs Germany, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Preview, when and where to watch in India?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Slovakia and Germany is set to take place on Friday midnight 12.15 am IST. Fans can watch the match on SonyLIV, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Slovakia and Germany is set to take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The venue is the Tehelne Pole Stadium in Bratislava, Slovakia, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 PM BST (which translates to 12:15 AM IST on September 5 in India).

Match Details

Match: Slovakia vs Germany, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026

Date: 5 September 2025

Time: 12.15 am IST

Venue: Tehelne Pole Stadium

How to watch the match?

Football fans in India can watch the Slovakia vs Germany, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

The match will also be televised on Sony Sports Network Channels in India.

Slovakia vs Germany: H2H stats

Germany leads the rivalry with eight wins versus Slovakia's three in their eleven encounters.

Match Preview and team news

Germany begins their qualification campaign with a challenging away fixture against Slovakia, a team eager to prove their mettle at home.

Germany, managed by Julian Nagelsmann since September 2023, looks to bounce back after a mixed performance in the recent UEFA Nations League. They strive to tighten their defense, having conceded at least two goals in each match of 2025 so far.

Germany is expected to field a strong squad featuring key players like Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, and emerging talents such as Raum and Jonathan Tah. New star Nick Woltemade, who was one of the biggest transfers of the season is expected to lead the attack.

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Slovakia, coached by Francesco Calzona, comes into the match on a four-game winless streak in 2025.

Their recent results have been disappointing, including losses to Greece and Israel in friendlies.

Ranked 52nd globally, Slovakia will look to leverage home advantage.

Slovakia faces some challenges with squad depth, notably in the right-back position, leading coach Calzona to include veteran Peter Pekarík despite his age. Striker Tomáš Bobček has earned his first senior call-up following an impressive season and could be a vital offensive asset.

Slovakia hopes to break their winless streak and claw back into the qualification race.

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Possible lineups:

Slovakia: M. Dúbravka, N. Gyömbér, M. Škriniar, I. Mesík, D. Hancko, M. Bero, S. Lobotka, O. Duda, I. Schranz, R. Boženík, Ľ. Tupta

Germany: O. Baumann, J. Kimmich, A. Rüdiger, J. Tah, D. Raum, A. Stiller, L. Goretzka, K. Adeyemi, F. Wirtz, S. Gnabry, N. Woltemade

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