Overview

• Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Belfast with a 31st-minute header from Nick Woltemade to move top of Group A on nine points alongside Slovakia.
• Northern Ireland had a Daniel Ballard effort ruled out for offside and created multiple chances, but Julian Nagelsmann’s side preserved the lead at Windsor Park.
• France drew 2-2 away to Iceland after trailing at halftime, with Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta turning the match before Kristian Hlynsson equalized.
• Kylian Mbappé missed the game after being injured late against Azerbaijan, and France remain first in Group D on 10 points, three clear of Ukraine after Ukraine’s 2-1 win over Azerbaijan.
• Only group winners qualify directly for 2026, with runners-up going to playoffs, and France will have a chance to clinch when they host Ukraine on November 13 in Paris.