"The race for top spot in Group A continues on Monday as Northern Ireland host Germany at Windsor Park, with both nations locked in a tense three-way battle for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup. After an opening defeat to Slovakia, Germany have recovered with consecutive victories, while Northern Ireland bounced back from their loss in Cologne last month by securing a crucial win over the Slovaks on Friday."
"Michael O'Neill's side began their qualifying campaign with a confident 3-1 victory against Luxembourg before suffering that same scoreline in defeat to Germany in September. However, they reignited their campaign in style last week, producing a fearless performance to beat Slovakia 2-0 in Belfast. An early own goal set them on their way before Trai Hume scored his first international goal late on to seal the win and send Windsor Park into celebration."
Northern Ireland host Germany at Windsor Park as Northern Ireland, Germany and Slovakia sit level on six points after four qualifying rounds. Germany recovered from an opening defeat to Slovakia with consecutive wins, including a 4-0 victory over Luxembourg that put them top on goal difference. Northern Ireland began with a 3-1 win over Luxembourg, lost 3-1 to Germany, then beat Slovakia 2-0 in Belfast thanks to an early own goal and Trai Hume's first international goal. The final three rounds are a direct shootout for Group A's automatic qualification spot. Northern Ireland seek their first World Cup in four decades. Captain Conor Bradley is suspended; Brodie Spencer is expected to replace him at right wing-back.
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