Germany back on World Cup track after win in Belfast

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jonathan HardingOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Germany secured a 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland in Belfast, advancing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The match was won by Nick Woltemade's first goal for Germany, which came from a corner kick hitting his shoulder. This win marks Germany’s improvement in scoring from set-pieces under Mads Buttgereit, who has emphasized this area since last year. Despite Northern Ireland's intense home crowd and their fight to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, Germany managed to maintain composure and secure a crucial win that strengthens their position in the qualifying group.

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Newcastle 50% Mads Buttgereit 50% Northern Ireland ×260% Julian Nagelsmann 70% Germany ×680%

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