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The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Slovakia and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
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