Germany are set to host Northern Ireland at RheinEnergie Stadion on Sunday, September 7 as they look to get off the mark in the UEFA World Cup Qualifier Group A.
Julian Nagelsmann’s team are under huge pressure after a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia, marking just their fourth-ever qualifying loss and another blow in a period of underachievement. With qualification hopes at stake, nothing less than three points will suffice for the hosts.
Northern Ireland, meanwhile, arrive with confidence after an impressive 3-1 win away to Luxembourg. Michael O’Neill’s men now have momentum as they chase a first World Cup appearance since 1986, and while they enter as underdogs, even a draw in Cologne would be considered a valuable bonus.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Germany vs. Northern Ireland live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this World Cup Qualifying match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fox Sports 1
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What time does Germany vs. Northern Ireland kick off?
This World Cup qualifying clash takes place at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany and kicks off on Sunday, September 7 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, September 7 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, September 7 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, September 7 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, September 7 | 11:45 a.m. |
Germany vs. Northern Ireland lineups, team news
Germany have their starting goalkeeper out injured with Marc-Andre ter Stegen undergoing back surgery earlier this summer. Alongside the Barcelona captain, Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala and Arsenal star Kai Havertz are also missing out through their own injuries.
Julian Nagelsmann is still tinkering around with his squad set-up as Germany look to avoid the fate that has befallen them in the last two World Cups.
Germany predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Baumann (GK) — Raum, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt — Kimmich, Gross — Adeyemi, Wirtz, Gnabry: Woltemade
Injured: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz
Suspended: None
Liverpool youngster Conor Bradley has been the one star to perform well with the Northern Ireland side, and he will be expected to start yet again.
Sunderland’s Daniel Ballard had a great start to his Premier League debut season; however, he suffered an injury and will not be available for selection in this international break for the national team.
Northern Ireland predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Peacock-Farrell (GK) — McConville, McNair, Hume — Bradley, McCann, Charles, Devenny — Galbraith, Price — Reid
Injured: Pierce Charles, Conor Hazard, Daniel Ballard, Brodie Spencer, Ciaron Brown, Paul Smyth
Suspended: None.
Key UEFA World Cup qualifiers this week
All times ET
Sunday, September 7
- Lithuania vs. Netherlands (12:00 p.m.)
- Germany vs. Northern Ireland (2:45 p.m.)
- Turkey vs. Spain (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, September 8
- Israel vs. Italy (2:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 9
- France vs. Ireland (2:45 p.m.)
- Hungary vs. Portugal (2:45 p.m.)
- Serbia vs. England (2:45 p.m.)
