Key moments
In a closely contested friendly match held on March 30, 2026, Germany triumphed over Ghana with a final score of 2-1 at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. The match saw Deniz Undav score the winning goal in the 88th minute, turning the tide for Germany and putting pressure on coach Julian Nagelsmann to consider him for the upcoming World Cup.
The game began with Germany taking the lead just before halftime when Kai Havertz converted a penalty after Ghana’s Jonas Adjetey was penalized for handling the ball. This goal set the tone for the first half, which ended with Germany leading 1-0.
However, Ghana responded strongly in the second half. In the 70th minute, Jordan Ayew’s team leveled the match when Derrick Köhn, who was born in Germany, made a powerful run down the left flank. Köhn’s low cross found Abdul Fatuwu, who scored to equalize, showcasing Ghana’s resilience despite their recent struggles.
Germany, however, was determined to secure the win. In the closing minutes of the match, Undav flicked the ball over Ghana’s goalkeeper, sealing the victory for Germany and marking their seventh consecutive win. The match was played under challenging weather conditions, with constant driving rain affecting the players’ performance.
Germany’s victory is significant as they have not lost a home match since November 2023 and have consistently scored multiple goals in their last five home games. The match against Ghana was particularly notable as it was the first encounter between the two teams since their meeting in the 2014 World Cup.
Ghana, on the other hand, has faced difficulties in recent matches, having lost four friendlies in a row, including a heavy defeat of 5-1 against Austria prior to facing Germany. Their FIFA ranking currently stands at 72, reflecting their struggles on the international stage.
Following the match, coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly highlighting the importance of Undav’s goal in the context of World Cup selections. Meanwhile, Ghana’s coach will need to reassess strategies as they prepare for future matches, aiming to break their losing streak.
As Germany looks ahead, their next pre-World Cup friendlies are scheduled against Finland and the United States, where they will seek to build on their current momentum and refine their squad ahead of the tournament.
