Norway's Cecilie Fiskerstrand (3rd R) blocks a header by Germany's Rebecca Knaak (3rd L) during the UEFA Women's Euro Qualifiers soccer match between Germany and Norway at the RheinEnergieStadion. Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa
Germany qualified for the 2027 women's World Cup in Brazil after a 2-0 win against Norway on Friday evening.
Debutant Marie Müller's opener in the 18th minute and Carlotta Wamser's effort in the 27th were enough to book a spot at the tournament.
"You can tell that we're happy. We played a good match, which makes us even happier. We've had a lot of energy in the past few days and I think people could see that today," forward Lea Schüller said.
The Germans have one game left in the qualifiers - against Slovenia on Tuesday. However, with 13 points, they can't be knocked out of the top of Group A4 any more.
Norway are second with nine points and can still qualify for the World Cup but will need to go through the play-offs.
Norway's Cecilie Fiskerstrand walks across the field after the final whistle of the UEFA Women's Euro Qualifiers soccer match between Germany and Norway at the RheinEnergieStadion. Rolf Vennenbernd/dpaThe German team celebrates after the victory in the UEFA Women's Euro Qualifiers soccer match between Germany and Norway at the RheinEnergieStadion. Rolf Vennenbernd/dpaGermany's Elisa Senss (bottom) lies injured on the ground during the UEFA Women's Euro Qualifiers soccer match between Germany and Norway at the RheinEnergieStadion. Rolf Vennenbernd/dpaGermany's Elisa Senss (C), Germany's Melissa Koessler (C), Norway's Justine Kielland (L) and Norway's Emma Stolen Godo (R) battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Euro Qualifiers soccer match between Germany and Norway at the RheinEnergieStadion. Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa
