Mansion Sports – A crucial contest awaits in Group A of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Luxembourg host Germany. 

The match will be played at the Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg City on Friday, 14 November 2025, at 20:45 local time.

Before the action unfolds, here is a detailed look at the conditions of both teams ahead of the match and the projected lineups for Luxembourg vs Germany in November 2025.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Luxembourg

Luxembourg face another demanding challenge in their qualifying campaign. They have suffered defeat in every Group A fixture so far and have scored only a single goal. 

Head coach Jeff Strasser continues to push his squad to close out the qualifiers with maximum effort, despite the slim chances of earning points against Germany.

In their last four competitive encounters with Germany, Luxembourg have been defeated each time, conceding a total of 20 goals. 

During their most recent meeting in October, they were reduced to ten men after Dirk Carlson received a red card, yet managed to keep the scoreline from growing even wider.

Three days later, they suffered a 0–2 defeat to Slovakia, extending their run without a point in Group A. Strasser recognizes that his team are now mainly playing for pride as the qualifying campaign draws to a close.

It has been almost two years since Luxembourg last celebrated a victory in a competitive match. With only two fixtures remaining—including a visit to Belfast after hosting Germany—they aim to add to their solitary goal scored thus far.

Germany

Germany, on the other hand, need only two more victories to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup. 

The first step toward that objective awaits them in Luxembourg City. As Group A intensifies, Julian Nagelsmann’s side hold full control over their qualification path.

After a shaky start to their campaign, Germany have regained momentum with three consecutive wins, including a vital triumph over Northern Ireland in Belfast. That victory lifted Die Nationalelf to the top of the standings, ahead of Slovakia on goal difference. 

If Germany defeat Luxembourg and Northern Ireland fail to beat Slovakia, Germany are guaranteed to finish at least in the top two.

Their main target, however, is to finish as group winners and secure direct qualification. For this reason, three points in Luxembourg remain essential. 

Germany also carry confidence from their previous meeting with Luxembourg, where they dominated in a 4–0 victory. 

In that match, Joshua Kimmich scored twice, and his leadership will again be important in orchestrating play from deep areas.

Current Group A Standings

The standings highlight Germany’s need to maintain momentum, while Luxembourg hope to put up a credible fight on home turf.

Predicted Lineups for Luxembourg vs Germany – November 2025

Below is the projected lineup for both teams ahead of this Group A meeting.

Luxembourg (4-1-4-1)

Luxembourg will be without NAC Breda defender Enes Mahmutovic due to abdominal issues. Mica Pinto, Yvandro Borges, and Vincent Thill are also unavailable. On a positive note, Dirk Carlson returns after serving a one-match suspension.

In attack, Augsburg forward Aiman Dardari—scorer of Luxembourg’s only goal in the qualifiers—will likely serve as the main threat, supported by two Germany-based players, Mathias Olesen (Greuther Fürth) and Danel Sinani (St. Pauli).

Germany (4-2-3-1)

Nagelsmann must address several key absences, including Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niclas Füllkrug, Antonio Rüdiger, and Nadiem Amiri. Should Schlotterbeck remain unavailable, Waldemar Anton is expected to step in.

Germany’s attacking play is anticipated to rely heavily on Florian Wirtz operating behind young striker Nick Woltemade, who impressed in the previous match. 

Serge Gnabry, Karim Adeyemi, or Leroy Sané are candidates for the wing positions. Young talents Said El Mala and Assan Ouedraogo may also feature from the bench.

Closing

The upcoming clash between Luxembourg and Germany presents an important moment for the visitors and a significant test for the hosts. 

Germany seek a victory to strengthen their qualification prospects, while Luxembourg aim to showcase pride and resilience on home soil.

Despite the contrasting strengths of the two teams, the match remains compelling, with the potential for unexpected developments. 

The projected lineups for Luxembourg vs Germany in November 2025 offer a clear look at how both squads may approach this decisive fixture.