Germany Thrash Japan 3-0 and Signal a Powerful Return to World Cup Glory

Germany are back. Die Mannschaft delivered a dominant 3-0 win over Japan, combining intensity, organisation, and individual brilliance in a statement group-stage performance.

Goals

• ⚽ Wirtz — 12' (assisted by a sublime Müller flick)
• ⚽ Havertz — 41' (diving header)
• ⚽ Sané — 78' (dribble and unstoppable finish)

Japan, who had shocked the world in previous tournaments, could not cope with Germany's relentless pressure. The machine is running at full speed.