Overview

• Germany travel to Windsor Park to face Northern Ireland on Monday at 20:45 CET, with a largely unchanged XI from the 4–0 win over Luxembourg.
• Nagelsmann defended Nick Woltemade’s place despite zero goals in five caps, citing his strong Newcastle form and urging patience.
• Northern Ireland pose a direct, long-ball threat and are unbeaten in seven home games, while captain Conor Bradley is suspended.
• UEFA assigned Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano to the match, with Angel Nevado and Guadalupe Porras Ayuso as assistants.
• Joachim Löw said a Manuel Neuer return is a sporting option Nagelsmann could consider if club form stays elite, as reports also link Thomas Müller to a 2026 World Cup pundit role with MagentaTV.