Greece stun Germany as Klopp loses home debut

Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg on 27 September 2026 to ruin Jürgen Klopp's first home game as Germany coach.

It was a tight, patient performance. The match was 0-0 at half-time. Then Greece midfielder Dimitris Kourbelis struck in the 74th minute with a low drive that took a deflection on its way in, as reported by The Guardian.

Greece held firm. That was it.

What makes this stand out is the history. Greece had never beaten Germany in 10 previous attempts. This was win number one at the 11th try.

The result also flips Group A2 on its head. The Nations League is Europe's biennial international competition, played in leagues and groups with promotion, relegation and a finals stage. Greece now lead Group A2 with six points from two matches after beating Serbia and then Germany. Germany sit third with one point from two games, after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands and this defeat.

Germany came into this campaign with pedigree. They were semi-finalists in the 2024/25 Nations League, according to UEFA. Klopp took over with big expectations. He will have felt the quiet in Augsburg at full time.

Greece arrived with momentum. They had beaten Serbia 2-1 on the Thursday before this game. Tasos Douvikas scored the winner in stoppage time after Greece came from a goal down, a comeback first reported by Reuters. Two late shows in four days. No wonder the away end was loud.

There was late drama elsewhere in the group. The Netherlands won 2-1 away in Serbia on the same night. Mexx Meerdink scored both goals on only his second appearance for his country.

Meerdink opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 30th minute. Luka Jovic equalised for Serbia. Meerdink then struck again in the 69th minute to win it. It was the Netherlands' first victory under new coach Xavi Hernández, following their draw with Germany.

That draw had come three days earlier. Germany and the Netherlands drew 1-1 at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on 24 September. Cody Gakpo scored in added time to earn the Dutch a point on Matchday 1. Gakpo's night in Serbia was shorter and sharper. He went off in the 17th minute with an ankle injury, grimacing and holding the lower part of his right leg, as noted by the BBC.

Portugal also won on the road. They beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo on 27 September to stay top of Group A4 with two wins from two.

João Félix gave Portugal a 17th-minute lead. Erling Haaland equalised for Norway in the 54th minute. The lead lasted three minutes. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner to settle a fast, open second half.

Portugal did it without Bruno Fernandes. He was left out of the squad after playing through injury in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales. For fans, this means depth matters. Portugal found two different scorers away from home without one of their most creative players.

Three away wins. Three groups shifting early. And for Greece, a night to keep.