Müller scores on debut as DFB women clinch World Cup ticket

DFB women's national team secured a World Cup place with a 2‑0 victory on the penultimate qualifying round. Debutant Müller opened the scoring. The win came in the second‑to‑last match of the European qualification campaign. The result guaranteed the German side the required ticket for the upcoming tournament. Müller’s goal arrived early in the game, marking her first appearance for the national team. Her strike contributed directly to the two‑goal margin. Despite the clean sheet, the German defence showed noticeable lapses during the match. Observers noted several gaps that could be exploited by future opponents. The defensive issues emerged as the team pressed for a second goal in the second half. The gaps highlighted areas for tactical adjustment ahead of the World Cup. Germany now turns its focus to the final qualifying fixture, aiming to maintain momentum. The squad will look to tighten the back line while building on Müller’s promising debut.