Germany looks to bounce back against an emboldened Greece in the Nations League

Germany is playing for more than just three points this Sunday. After crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16, the Mannschaft needs a win that changes the narrative before the criticism piles on even more. The stage is the WWK Arena in Augsburg, on Sunday, September 27, for matchday two of the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League, and standing in their way will be an emboldened Greece squad eager to pull off an upset on German soil.

Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. (ARG/URU/CHI) and 1:45 p.m. (COL/PER/ECU), and the match will stream live on Disney+'s Premium Plan, exclusive to South America.

Two contrasting storylines heading into kickoff

Germany opened its group stage with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands on the road, a result that left a sour taste given how it unfolded: a contentious goal for the home side early on and a late Dutch equalizer that denied Germany all three points. With the World Cup elimination still weighing heavy, the team needs to show a different face and pick up its first win of this Nations League campaign.

Greece, meanwhile, comes in riding high after a 2-1 road win over Serbia in its opener. A repeat performance in Augsburg would put Greece atop Group A2, a scenario that would have seemed almost unthinkable a few months ago against an opponent like Germany.

Players to watch

On the German side, all eyes will be on Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Felix Nmecha and Joshua Kimmich, the marquee names the team needs firing to turn the page on its post-World Cup image.

For Greece, the hope rests with Vangelis Pavlidis, Christos Tzolis, Anastasios Douvikas and Charalampos Kostoulas, a group that has already shown it can hurt heavyweight national teams, as it proved against Serbia.

The recent history between these two sides adds even more spice to the matchup. The last time they met was in a friendly on June 7, 2024, which Germany won 2-1. On that occasion, Kai Havertz and Pascal Gross scored for the home side, while Giorgos Masouras pulled one back for Greece. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that Greece will be looking for revenge, this time with points on the line instead of just a friendly.

With Germany desperate to erase a bitter memory and Greece dreaming of extending its hot streak, Sunday in Augsburg promises a match with plenty at stake for both sides, even if for completely different reasons.