Overview

• Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Belfast, where Baumann preserved the result with a reflex stop in the 88th minute for his second clean sheet in four days.
• Julian Nagelsmann called talk of a Manuel Neuer return "not helpful," stressing Germany has no goalkeeper problem and questioning why the topic persists weekly.
• The coach acknowledged circumstances could change before the 2026 World Cup, keeping future selections open while maintaining stability for qualification.
• Baumann is starting while ter Stegen rehabilitates from back surgery, and the Barcelona goalkeeper’s immediate club and fitness outlook remains uncertain.
• Neuer has reiterated he will not play for the national team despite recent comments from his agent suggesting he would listen if asked, and Baumann has pledged to support ter Stegen upon his return.