Germany Vs Ghana, International Friendly 2026: Die Mannschaft Register Hard Fought Victory

Germany concluded their international break with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ghana at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. Despite dominating 69% of possession, Julian Nagelsmann’s side struggled to break down a resolute Ghanaian defense for much of the match.Kai Havertz opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time after a foul in the area. Ghana responded with spirit in the second half, as Abdul Fatawu Issahaku leveled the score in the 70th minute following a sharp counter-attack. However, the "home boy" Deniz Undav proved the hero, tucking away the winner in the 88th minute after a brilliant cut-back from Leroy Sane. See best photos from the match.

Updated on: 31 March 2026 11:31 am

Published at: 31 March 2026 11:31 am

Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Julian Nagelsmann

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann of Germany embraces players after winning an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Kimmich of Germany celebrates after winning an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Deniz Undav

Deniz Undav of Germany and Jonas Adjetey of Ghana challenge for the ball during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Deniz Undav of Germany

Deniz Undav of Germany scores his side's second goal during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Lennart Karl

Lennart Karl of Germany and Derrick Kohn of Ghana challenge for the ball during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Derrick Kohn of Ghana

Derrick Kohn of Ghana and Derrick Luckassen of Ghana celebrate their side's first goal during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz of Germany is celebrated by teammates after he scored the opening goal from the penalty spot during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-A German supporter

A German supporter reacts on the tribune with a copy of the World Cup trophy during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Germany Vs Ghana International Friendly soccer-Caleb Yirenkyi

Florian Wirtz of Germany and Caleb Yirenkyi of Ghana challenge for the ball during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

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Deniz Undav of Germany heads the ball during an international friendly soccer match between Germany and Ghana in Stuttgart, Germany. | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader