Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Greece in Thessaloniki on 5 October 2026, concluding the international break with a frustrating stalemate for Jürgen Klopp's side. Despite dominating large spells of the match and registering the majority of attempts, the DFB team failed to convert their pressure into goals in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Group Standings After Matchday 4

The result leaves Germany on five points after four matches, sitting in third place in their group. The Netherlands and Greece lead the standings on eight points each. Notably, this draw comes just a week after Greece recorded their first-ever competitive win against Germany, making it back-to-back results without a German victory in this fixture.

Key Moments in the First Half

Greece almost struck as early as the 2nd minute, when goalkeeper Jonas Urbig produced a brilliant save to deny Georgios Masouras's unmarked header. Germany gradually took control thereafter, with Florian Wirtz signalling their attacking intent in the 8th minute with a dribble that ended in a blocked shot.

The visitors' best moments came in quick succession: David Raum's fierce drive from a corner routine in the 25th minute was parried by Konstantinos Tzolakis, and Burkardt's apparent opening goal was controversially disallowed in the 32nd minute for handball in the build-up. Scherhant also went close before the interval, his low shot from 16 metres flashing inches wide in the 43rd minute, before a Wirtz effort and Burkardt's sliding attempt both narrowly missed in stoppage time.

Second Half — Pressure Without Reward

Germany resumed on the front foot, with Karl registering their 14th shot just two minutes into the second half. However, Greece disrupted the German rhythm through increased physicality. Treu missed the right moment to shoot after receiving a pass from Wirtz inside the Greek penalty area in the 55th minute.

Klopp introduced Said El Mala and Nick Woltemade in the 63rd minute in place of Karl and Burkardt, and Germany almost broke through immediately when Scherhant failed to connect cleanly after a neat passing move in the 64th minute. Masouras then spurned Greece's best second-half opportunity in the 77th minute, failing to connect properly from close range. A further double change in the 83rd minute — Bambasé Conté and Mika Baur on for Scherhant and Bischof — almost gifted Greece a winner when Treu was caught off guard by a late shot in the 87th minute. Treu also lifted a half-volley over the bar from close range in the dying stages for the visitors.

What This Means for Germany

With three group matches remaining, Germany face an uphill task to reach the top two. Klopp's side produced volume — reportedly the bulk of 15 first-half attempts — but lacked the clinical edge to punish a resolute Greek defensive effort. The DFB team will need to regroup as the Nations League campaign enters a critical phase.