Germany complete a remarkable comeback to beat Argentina in a thrilling doubles decider and set up a Davis Cup semi-final against Spain.

Spain will run a smaller budget deficit than Germany for the first time in almost two decades next year in a reversal of the two countries’ fiscal fortunes. Europe’s fourth-largest economy, once a major casualty of the Eurozone crisis, has trimmed its deficit after years of robust growth and higher tax revenues.

Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann argued that Julian Nagelsmann’s side still falls short of their strongest European rivals and therefore should not be considered among the favourites for the 2026 World Cup.