Germany Defeats France 2-0 in Friendly Match with Wirtz’s Record-Breaking Goal

Germany secured a 2-0 victory over France in a friendly match, marking their first win in four games, with Florian Wirtz scoring the fastest international goal for Germany in just seven seconds. This win comes as a significant boost for the Euro 2024 hosts, led by coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Wirtz’s goal, assisted by Toni Kroos who recently returned from a three-year retirement, was a swift and well-executed play that surprised the French team. It surpassed the previous German record set by Lukas Podolski against Ecuador in 2013 by a few hundredths of a second.

Throughout the match, Germany gradually took control, with standout performances from players like Kylian Mbappe and Marc Andre ter Stegen, who made crucial saves. The Germans extended their lead in the second half, with Jamal Musiala assisting Kai Havertz for their second goal.

Despite efforts from the French side, including Ousmane Dembele and Adrien Rabiot, it was Germany who capitalized on their opportunities. Subsequent missed chances by Olivier Giroud and a near-own goal by Antonio Rudiger highlighted France’s struggles against a determined German team.

Looking ahead, Germany will face the Netherlands in their next match, while France is set to take on Chile. The match showcased the competitive spirit and skill of both teams as they prepare for upcoming international competitions.