"Nine times they have played the four-time World Cup winners since a 1-1 draw in 1996 when Germany's star striker Jurgen Klinsmann reflected afterwards that it was like visiting goalkeeper Tommy Wright had nailed planks across his goal in Nuremburg."
"Nine times they have lost."
"Julian Nagelsmann's side have not won since beating Italy in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final in March."
"If anything it'll make the game a lot harder,"
"They're going to be under criticism, they're going to be trying to prove a point, and they're at home."
Germany face Northern Ireland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Cologne with increased pressure after failing to win since their Nations League victory over Italy in March. A surprise qualifying defeat to Slovakia intensified scrutiny ahead of the home fixture. Northern Ireland travel with confidence after a 3-1 win over Luxembourg, their first competitive away victory since March 2023, and a run of just four defeats in 16 matches. Manager Michael O'Neill prepared the squad with away friendlies against Spain, Sweden and Denmark to test players against top opposition. Jamie Reid warned Germany will be trying to prove a point at home.
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