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Greece hold Germany to 0–0 draw in Nations League

Germany finish the October window three points behind Greece and the Netherlands after another goalless night against the Greek defense.

Germany players in black defend against Greece players in white.
Germany and Greece players compete for the ball during their October 4, 2026 Nations League match in Thessaloniki. · Credit: dpa/picture alliance via DFB

Greece held Germany to a 0–0 draw at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki on October 4, leaving the visitors third in their Nations League group after four matches.

Germany have five points, while Greece and the Netherlands have eight each, the German federation confirmed. Greece remained unbeaten and followed its earlier victory over Germany with another clean sheet in the return fixture.

Jonas Urbig denied Georgios Masouras in an early chance for the hosts. Germany then created sustained first-half pressure, with Kostas Tzolakis saving David Raum’s effort and Jonathan Burkardt having a finish ruled out for a handball in the buildup.

The German federation’s report also recorded near misses for Derry Scherhant before halftime. Jürgen Klopp introduced Said El Mala and Nick Woltemade in the second half, but the substitutions did not produce a breakthrough.

Masouras had another headed opportunity late in the match. Neither side could convert, leaving Greece three points ahead of Germany as the group heads toward its final two matchdays.

Sources and notes

  1. UEFA matchday-four report, October 4, 2026. https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/news/02aa-21bfd72342bb-2092e5a5aba6-1000--uefa-nations-league-matchday-4-portugal-first-into-quarter-/
  2. German Football Association match report, October 4, 2026. https://www.dfb.de/news/goalless-draw-in-greece
  3. DFB match record. https://datencenter.dfb.de/datencenter/uefa-nations-league-division-a-2640/2026-27/gruppe-2/griechenland-deutschland-2416025