A giant without a scorer against a nation in a state of grace. Germany's trip to Belfast this Monday evening to challenge Northern Ireland looks like the perfect trap. In a qualifying group for the completely relaunched 2026 World Cup, a
Mannschaft decimated and prey to doubt, prepares to face the fervor of an entire people.
Germany and its “fatal shortage” of attackers
The main cause of concern in Germany is the unprecedented crisis hitting its offensive sector. Deprived of all its confirmed scorers (Havertz, Musiala, Füllkrug, etc.), the selection finds itself entrusting the keys to its attack to three young players who have never scored in the national jersey. A “fatal shortage” according to the German press, which puts immense pressure on the shoulders of coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann and the hell of Windsor Park
To make matters worse, Julian Nagelsmann is eagerly awaited in Belfast. His recent comments, judged
“disrespectful” over the Northern Irish style of play, forced him into a public apology. He will have to face the hostile atmosphere of Windsor Park, a stronghold where Northern Ireland has been undefeated for seven games, and where the supporters dream of proving him wrong.
Northern Ireland dreams of exploits, even without their captain
Buoyed by its resounding victory against direct competitor Slovakia, Northern Ireland believes more than ever in its chances of qualifying. Even deprived of its best player and captain, Conor Bradley (suspended), Michael O'Neill's team, which will celebrate its 100th match on the bench, wants to offer a historic feat to its public. In this group where the three leading teams are within two points, anything remains possible.
🗓️ Practical information: Northern Ireland vs Germany |
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| 📅 Date | Monday October 13, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | 8:45 p.m. (French time) |
| 🏟️ Stadium | Windsor Park (Belfast) |
| 📺 Broadcaster in France | Not broadcast on TV |
| 💻 Streaming in France | The Live Foot Team (subscribers only) |
| 🏆 Competition | 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe Zone (Group A) |
The probable eleven for the Northern Ireland – Germany match
Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell; Hume, McNair, Toal; Spencer, McCann, S. Charles, Devenny; Galbraith, Price; Reid
Germany : Baumann; Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade.
🌍 Where to watch the match around the world |
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| 🇫🇷France | The Live Football Team (streaming only) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | RTL, DAZN |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BBC One Northern Ireland |
| 🌍MENA | BeIN Sports MENA 1, BeIN Connect, TOD |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sports TV 2 |
| 🇧🇦 Balkans | Arena Premium 2 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Sport Premium 3 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Digi Sport 2 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Ziggo Sport 3 |
