"Germany will look to bounce back from the humiliation of their World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovakia when they host Northern Ireland. Die Mannschaft made a nightmare start to their campaign to qualify for the 2026 finals, producing an abject display in a 2-0 defeat in Bratislava. It marked the first time Germany have lost an away World Cup qualifier, and they will be expected to respond in style against Michael O'Neill's side. 101GreatGoals has the full team news for the Group A clash."
"Julian Nagelsmann has made five changes from the side that slumped to an unprecedented loss. Three of the alterations are at the back, with Waldemar Anton, Robin Koch and David Raum coming in for Nnamdi Collins, Jonathan Tah and Maximilian Mittelstadt. Pascal Gross replaces Angelo Stiller in midfield, while Jamie Leweling takes the place of Leon Goretzka. Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade, both criticised following the defeat to Stuttgart, retain their places in the starting XI."
Germany suffered a 2-0 defeat in Bratislava to Slovakia, marking the first time the nation has lost an away World Cup qualifier. Julian Nagelsmann made five changes to the starting lineup, including three defensive alterations: Waldemar Anton, Robin Koch and David Raum replace Nnamdi Collins, Jonathan Tah and Maximilian Mittelstadt. Pascal Gross replaces Angelo Stiller in midfield and Jamie Leweling starts instead of Leon Goretzka. Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade keep their places despite criticism after the Stuttgart loss. Northern Ireland remain unchanged following a 3-1 win over Luxembourg, with goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell earning his 50th cap. Northern Ireland have beaten Germany twice in 19 meetings, both in Euro 1984 qualifying, and have not beaten Germany in 42 years.
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