Allemagne – Grèce

Recent form · Written before the match

The available official results give Switzerland-Germany 3-4 on 27 March 2026, Germany-Ghana 2-1 on 30 March, Germany-Finland 4-0 on 31 May, and United States-Germany 1-2 on 6 June for Germany. For Greece, they give Greece-Paraguay 0-1 on 27 March, Hungary-Greece 0-0 on 31 March, Sweden-Greece 2-2 on 4 June, and Greece-Italy 0-1 on 7 June.

These archives do not necessarily constitute the five complete matches immediately preceding the game and provide neither xG, nor shots, nor pressing, nor any measure of the quality of the chances. The actual rest period also depends on the matches on 24 September, whose results and consequences remain unknown.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The UEFA, DFB and EPO pages consulted do not provide a usable list of previous encounters with dates and scores; therefore, no documented match is available in the file. Even an old precedent would have limited relevance due to the new German coach, partially renewed squads and a different competition context.

Absences and returns

Current injuries, suspensions, the starting Greek goalkeeper and the outfield starters are unknown. Federation call-ups prove neither definitive medical availability nor a starting role.

No confirmed current absences are available in the sources consulted.

Context & news

In the scenario favorable to Germany, home advantage and an experienced backbone, with Kimmich identified as a defensive and playmaking leader, could support high possession, players between the lines, and rapid pressing after losing the ball. This mechanism remains likely but unmeasured, as Klopp is beginning his international tenure and has planned several changes.

In the scenario favorable to Greece, a compact block, rapid transitions, and set pieces could exploit a Germany still in the process of settling in; this threat is only hypothetical, with no sequences or statistics available. Greece will nevertheless have to manage its travel after its match against Serbia, with its level of fatigue and ability to defend for long periods still unknown.

The group stakes concern qualification for the quarter-finals for the top two, the relegation playoff for third place, and relegation for last place, but no standings are available before the first matchday.