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Match Awards from Germany’s 1-0 loss to Greece

Germany are struggling in yet another tournament. The Nations League group stage began last week, where Germany drew 1-1 to Netherlands after a last-minute goal from Cody Gakpo. Now, Germany faced Greece at home and what was earlier thought to…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:06 PM
Match Awards from Germany’s 1-0 loss to Greece
Key Things to Know
  • Greece defeated Germany 1-0 in a Nations League group-stage match.
  • The defeat marked manager Jürgen Klopp's first home loss with Germany.
  • Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the winning goal and recorded seven ball recoveries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Greece in the Nations League group stage, marking manager Jürgen Klopp's first home loss. The result followed a recent 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. Despite controlling 76% of possession, Germany failed to convert their territorial dominance into goals during a frustrating performance.

Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal for Greece after coming on as a substitute. The 32-year-old defensive midfielder also delivered a strong defensive display, recording seven recoveries to help preserve the victory against German attacks involving Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, and Yann Bisseck.

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