The match is set for Sunday, September 7, 2025, at RheinEnergieStadion with kickoff at 12:45 pm Mexico City time. The game is listed for pay-TV coverage on SKY Sports. Northern Ireland arrives on the back of a 3-1 opening win over Luxembourg. RushBet lists Germany as a heavy favorite at -670, with the draw at +700 and Northern Ireland at +1800. UEFA qualifying for the 2026 World Cup features 16 European berths instead of 13, raising the number of available spots.