Germany Faces Tough Match Against Northern Ireland on October 13

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Germany will take on Northern Ireland on Monday, October 13, as part of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The match is set to kick off at 15:45 (Argentina, Uruguay, Chile) and 13:45 (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador).

Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, Germany started their qualifying campaign with challenges, suffering an unexpected loss to Slovakia (0-2) before rebounding with a convincing 4-0 victory against Luxembourg. Germany and Northern Ireland are tied for the top of Group 1, both with six points.

Key players for Germany include Joshua Kimmich, who has scored two goals in three matches, along with potential threats in offense. Northern Ireland features Shea Charles and Jack Devenny, who has emerged as a strong contributor with not only goals but also leading assists. Defensively, Trai Hume adds depth, contributing a crucial goal.

The previous encounter between these two teams occurred on September 7 of this year, where Germany won 3-1, thanks to goals from Serge Gnabry, Nadiem Amiri, and Florian Wirtz. As the teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, both sides will look to solidify their standings in the group.