LONDON: Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0 upset against Slovakia on Thursday which threw their campaign to reach the 2026 tournament into immediate jeopardy. David Hancko and David Strelec each exploited mistakes in Germany’s defense to give Slovakia — who last qualified for the World Cup in 2010 — a surprise lead. Germany couldn’t find a way through the Slovakian defense to get back into the game.

Germany begin their World Cup qualifying group with defeat by Slovakia, the third straight loss for four-time winners.

Germans lost their first ever away World Cup qualifier in 52 matches, 2-0 to Slovakia, while Spain and Belgium eased to comfortable victories

LONDON: Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0 upset against Slovakia on Thursday which threw their campaign to reach the 2026 tournament into…