Greece beat Germany 1-0 in UEFA Nations League match
- Germany suffered a historic 1-0 defeat against Greece in the UEFA Nations League on September 27, 2026, dealing manager Jürgen Klopp a difficult home debut in Augsburg.
- Playing at the WWK Arena, Greece defended deep for long stretches while Germany dominated possession.
- I could have lived with us not winning but you cannot lose such a game,
Germany suffered a historic 1-0 defeat against Greece in the UEFA Nations League on September 27, 2026, dealing manager Jürgen Klopp a difficult home debut in Augsburg. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, securing Greece’s first-ever victory against Germany in 11 matches and pushing them to the top of Group A2 with six points.
Dimitrios Kourbelis Secures Historic Winner for Greece
Playing at the WWK Arena, Greece defended deep for long stretches while Germany dominated possession. According to Reuters reporting, the hosts controlled nearly 80 percent of the ball in the first half alone but struggled to test goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis before the break. The breakthrough arrived in the 74th minute when Arsenal’s Christos Tzolis delivered a pass to Dimitrios Kourbelis. Kourbelis bypassed Felix Nmecha and unleashed a low shot that deflected off German captain Joshua Kimmich’s foot, nestling into the back of the net.
I could have lived with us not winning but you cannot lose such a game,
Jürgen Klopp via Reuters
Klopp added that the team is still adjusting after forming recently.
We have been together for a week now, all mixed together, and that needs time. The result is not cool but it is absolutely part of the process,
Jürgen Klopp via Reuters
Group A2 Standings and Match Statistics
The defeat leaves Germany with only one point from their opening two matches, following a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Greece leads Group A2 with six points following their 2-1 victory over Serbia earlier in the competition. The Netherlands sit second with four points after defeating Serbia 2-1 on September 27, 2026, courtesy of a double from Mexx Meerdink. Germany occupies third place, while Serbia is at the bottom of the group table without a point. Germany increased their tempo in the second half to search for an equalizer. Felix Nmecha missed wide in the 54th minute, shortly after Tzolakis tipped a Joshua Kimmich free kick over the crossbar. Greece also threatened on counterattacks, notably when Fotis Ioannidis fired wide in the 66th minute after capitalizing on a turnover in Germany’s half.
Upcoming UEFA Nations League Fixtures
Germany will look to secure their first win of the campaign when they face Serbia on October 1, 2026. Following that fixture, the Mannschaft will travel to Greece three days later.