Overview

• After a 0:2 qualifying loss in Slovakia, criticism of Julian Nagelsmann has intensified, with insiders saying his position will be debated if Germany fails to beat Northern Ireland.
• Germany hosts Northern Ireland on 7 September in Cologne at 20:45 CET, live on RTL and via RTL+, with a pre‑match DFB farewell for Mats Hummels.
• Nagelsmann has signaled possible changes by stressing effort over pedigree following the Bratislava defeat, as former players question his selections and in‑game decisions.
• Germany’s basketball team went 5–0 in the EuroBasket group stage and plays Portugal today in Riga at 14:15 CET, broadcast on RTL, RTL+ and MagentaSport.
• Head coach Álex Mumbrú, hospitalized during the group phase with an abdominal illness, is expected to return to the bench as assistant Alan Ibrahimagic’s squad meets a defense‑minded Portugal.