Overview

• Julian Nagelsmann said Oliver Baumann will start again and signaled he is likely to stick with the 4–0 Luxembourg lineup for Monday’s qualifier in Belfast.
• Backup goalkeeper Noah Atubolu missed the final session with a bandaged knee and will be examined, and Jamie Leweling left camp due to adductor issues.
• Germany, Northern Ireland and Slovakia are level on six points after three matches, and only the group winner qualifies directly for the 2026 World Cup.
• Northern Ireland are unbeaten in seven home games, have five straight competitive home wins with a 13:0 goal run, and coach Michael O’Neill believes his side can push Germany again with long balls and frequent set pieces.
• Nagelsmann defended Florian Wirtz’s form and urged patience with Nick Woltemade, while Joachim Löw said a Manuel Neuer return could be considered if club form stays elite, even as Nagelsmann backs his current keepers.