On Friday, the German national team secured a 4‑3 victory over Switzerland in a high‑scoring friendly, fighting back multiple times in a tight encounter. The match, played in Basel, was lively from the start, with numerous attacking moments. The hosts took the early lead when Dan Ndoye fired in for Switzerland in the 17th minute. Germany answered after a half‑hour, as Jonathan Tah equalised with a header at minute 26.
Shortly before half‑time, Switzerland regained the advantage through Breel Embolo at minute 41. Yet, before the whistle, Serge Gnabry levelled the score in added time of the first half (45+2) to make it 2‑2.
After the sides switched ends, Germany began to assert control and change the tempo. Florian Wirtz put his side ahead with a brilliant goal at minute 61, giving Germany a 3‑2 lead. Switzerland, however, stayed efficient: Joel Monteiro restored parity at minute 79, bringing the game back to 3‑3.
In the closing stages, Wirtz decided the match, striking a precise finish in the 85th minute to give Germany a 4‑3 lead. The hosts then defended the advantage for the remaining minutes, sealing the win. With this entertaining, offensively‑oriented outing, Germany opens the World‑Cup year on a positive note.