Germany's Path to Nations League Quarter-Finals Under Jürgen Klopp: Standings, Schedule, and Opponents
Jürgen Klopp's German national team faces a critical juncture in the Nations League, with a place in the quarter-finals hanging in the balance. Here's how the DFB team can still advance and the current group standings.
With four of six group games played, Germany's new era under coach Jürgen Klopp hasn't yielded ideal results. The team drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in their opener, followed by a 0-1 loss to Greece. A 2-0 victory against Serbia marked their first win on matchday three, before a goalless draw in the return fixture against Greece.
But what are Germany's chances of reaching the quarter-finals? Who are their remaining opponents, and when are the next fixtures? SPOX provides the answers.
Germany in the 2026 Nations League: How Jürgen Klopp's DFB Team Can Still Reach the Quarter-Finals
The DFB team is currently fighting for a quarter-final spot. After four matches, Germany sits in third place with five points. Two games remain: a match against Serbia on November 13th, followed by a clash with the Netherlands on November 16th.
Germany can afford no further slip-ups in these final two games if they aim to reach the quarter-finals. The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage. Both the Netherlands and Greece currently have eight points. This means Germany must overtake at least one of these teams.
Securing victories in both remaining matches is almost essential. The direct confrontation with the Netherlands is particularly crucial. In case of a tie in points, the head-to-head record, followed by goal difference, and then goals scored, will determine the ranking.
If Germany wins their last two games, they will definitively surpass the Netherlands in the standings and secure their quarter-final ticket. However, Germany has already lost the head-to-head comparison against Greece.
| Date | Kick-off | Match | Matchday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | 8:45 PM | Netherlands 1:1 Germany | 1 |
| Sep 27 | 8:45 PM | Germany 0:1 Greece | 2 |
| Oct 1 | 8:45 PM | Germany 2:0 Serbia | 3 |
| Oct 4 | 8:45 PM | Greece 0:0 Germany | 4 |
| Nov 13 | 8:45 PM | Serbia -:- Germany | 5 |
| Nov 16 | 8:45 PM | Germany -:- Netherlands | 6 |
Germany in the 2026 Nations League: How Jürgen Klopp's DFB Team Can Still Reach the Quarter-Finals: Current Standings After Four Matchdays
| # | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals | Diff. | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 | Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | Germany | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | Serbia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | -5 | 0 |
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