After masterclass performance, Florian Wirtz breaks down Germany’s chances at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Can Florian Wirtz be the key to get Germany out of the World Cup group phase for the first time since 2014?
BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 27: Florian Wirtz of Germany runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Switzerland and Germany at St. Jakob-Park on March 27, 2026 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images After an eight-goal scoring drought with Liverpool, Florian Wirtz exploded for two goals and two assists in Germany’s 4-3 friendly win over Switzerland.
Both teams held the lead at different points in the match but the result was not in hand until Wirtz called game in the 85th minute. Germany came into the match boasting four consecutive clean sheets but the defense left the pitch with a bit of wounded pride, conceding three goals for the first time since a 3-3 draw against Italy in the 2025 UEFA Nations League quarterfinal stage. “I’m not worried,” said Wirtz (via @iMiaSanMia ).
“We have a very good team and very good defenders. It’s been quite some time since we played together. The goals were avoidable.
We’ll work on improving that. Of course we all want to reach the final and bring the cup home. We know it will be rough, but we have a great squad and we don’t need to hide.