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WCQ - UEFA Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | +13 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | -12 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Woltemade | 4 | 6 | 1 | |
| Serge Gnabry | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
| Joshua Kimmich | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| David Raum | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| Leroy Sané | 2 | 2 | 2 |