Luxembourg vs Germany

In Luxembourg City, the Stade de Luxembourg will host Germany on Friday, 14 November 2025, in a pivotal World Cup qualifying fixture. The match is part of the European 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 local time, with Germany looking to strengthen their position at the top of Group A.

Germany are entering the match with a major setback: captain Joshua Kimmich is out after suffering a capsular injury in his right ankle during training. The DFB confirmed he will travel with the squad but will not feature in this game. Also unavailable are Nico Schlotterbeck, who has a foot problem, and Nadiem Amiri. To replace Kimmich at right back, Ridle Baku is expected to step in, while the armband could go to a senior squad member given other leadership options are limited.

Tactically, Julian Nagelsmann is expected to adjust his strategy to cope with these absences. Without Kimmich, the defense may be more cautious, with Baku providing width at right back and the midfield rebalanced to maintain control. Germany will likely aim to dominate possession and build patiently from the back, while exploiting Luxembourg’s defensive vulnerabilities. On the other side, Luxembourg’s coach will probably set up a compact, disciplined formation, focusing on solidity, minimizing space, and relying on moments of transition or set-pieces to threaten.

In the media lead-up, German pundits stress how vital this match is for their qualification hopes: a win could virtually secure their spot in the World Cup and improve their draw seeding. There is concern, however, about how the squad will cope with the number of key defensive and midfield absences. Luxembourg’s press, meanwhile, have taken a more humble but hopeful tone: while acknowledging the gulf in class, they emphasize national pride, fighting spirit, and the chance to make life difficult for a top European side on home soil.

Studio analysts ahead of kick-off largely lean in favor of a German victory but do not dismiss the possibility of surprises. They note that Germany’s quality and depth should carry them through, but warn that with Kimmich missing—and given the pressure of qualification—the team could show rare fragility. Analysts also highlight Luxembourg’s potential to frustrate through disciplined defending, suggesting the hosts might be able to hold on for parts of the match, particularly in the first half.

Watch and Download Luxembourg vs Germany full match replay and highlights, At Friday, November 14, 2025. The match played at Stade de Luxembourg.