US EditionGermany Score Twice in Three Minutes to Beat Northern Ireland 3-1
Germany overcame a tough challenge from Northern Ireland with two quick second-half goals, marking coach Julian Nagelsmann's first win in five matches during World Cup qualifiers.
- Germany defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 on September 7, 2025, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier played in Cologne.
- Germany entered the match under pressure after a shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia and three consecutive defeats, prompting coach Nagelsmann to make five changes.
- Northern Ireland scored first through Isaac Price in the 34th minute, but Germany equalized early via Serge Gnabry and then scored twice in quick succession during the second half.
- Nadiem Amiri scored a 69th-minute tap-in after coming on as a substitute, followed by Florian Wirtz's free kick in the 72nd minute that secured the win despite Wirtz being largely anonymous earlier.
- The victory eased pressure on Nagelsmann and kept Germany's hopes for automatic World Cup qualification alive as they prepare for upcoming matches against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.
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Germany wins against Northern Ireland. Fans should be raptured, but in Cologne only a free kick by Florian Wirtz, who could not be misled by well-intentioned advice.
FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Germany scores twice in three minutes to beat Northern Ireland 3-1
Four-time world champion Germany struggled for more than an hour against Northern Ireland before scoring twice in three minutes in the second half to earn a 3-1 victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
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The Express TribuneWirtz stunner helps Germany bounce back against Northern Ireland
COLOGNE, Germany: A stunning free-kick from Florian Wirtz helped Germany overcome a sluggish performance to beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying in Cologne on Sunday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
World Cup Qualification: Later Double Strike Saves Bundestrainer Nagelsmann Against Northern Ireland
After the Slovakia-Pleite Germany is also hard against Northern Ireland for a long time. A joker and a brilliant moment by Florian Wirtz save the team and the Bundestrainer from the next embarrassment.
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