Greece defeats Germany in Nations League as Klopp era begins

In a historic achievement, the Greek national football team secured a 1-0 victory against Germany at the WWK Arena in Augsburg on September 27, 2026, during the second round of the UEFA Nations League. The match was the first home game for Jurgen Klopp as head coach of the German national team, who had previously drawn 1-1 against the Netherlands. The decisive goal was scored by Dimitris Kourbelis in the 74th minute, marking Greece's first-ever win against Germany. This result follows Greece's opening 2-1 victory over Serbia in Belgrade.

Germany faced significant personnel challenges heading into the match, as key players Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz were forced to withdraw due to injuries sustained during the previous game against the Netherlands. Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt were subsequently called up as replacements. The loss leaves Germany with one point in the group, while Greece currently leads the standings with six points. The next fixtures in the group, scheduled for October 1, 2026, will see Greece host the Netherlands in Toumba, while Germany faces Serbia.