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Germany U19 end international break with unbeaten record after Czechia draw

Hanno Balitsch’s side recorded a win and two draws in the extended international break in their preparation for next month’s Euros qualifiers.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 6:40 PM
Germany U19 end international break with unbeaten record after Czechia draw
Key Things to Know
  • Germany U19 finished their international break unbeaten following a 1-1 draw with Czechia in Spain.
  • Alexander Staff scored a first-half penalty for Germany, while Idris Hopi equalized for Czechia after the break.
  • Hanno Balitsch's squad also drew 0-0 with Ukraine and defeated Finland 2-1 via a Noah Ringbeck brace.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany U19 concluded their extended international break in Spain with an unbeaten record following a 1-1 draw against Czechia. Alexander Staff scored his first goal at the U19 level from a first-half penalty kick, while Idris Hopi netted the second-half equalizer for Czechia. The result wrapped up a three-game run for Hanno Balitsch's side that included one win and two draws.

Prior to the draw with Czechia, Germany opened their camp with a goalless stalemate against Ukraine and secured a 2-1 victory over Finland courtesy of Noah Ringbeck's brace. Germany will now prepare to face Lithuania, Portugal, and Sweden when the second round of U19 European Championship qualifiers begins in November.

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