Northern Ireland are in a positive place going into the second half of their FIFA World Cup qualifying journey after a win against Slovakia at Windsor Park.
An own goal and a late Trai Hume strike sealed the big result for the Green and White Army, with the hosts now joining Germany at the top of Group A.
Earlier in the group phase, Germany fell to the Falcons of Slovakia in the first away FIFA World Cup qualifier that the European superpower had lost.
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‘Die Mannschaft’ overcame the ‘Norn Iron’ lot in Cologne by a scoreline of 3-1, with Isaac Price’s equaliser nearly earning a draw after a string defensive effort in the second half of the game, before Nadiem Amiri and Florian Wirtz’ quickfire double turned the tide of the game.
Germany played Luxembourg at Hoffenheim’s PreZero Arena, with David Raum opening the scoring before captain Joshua Kimmich scored a double to all but seal the win, with Serge Gnabry putting a cherry on top of an emphatic result for the Germans.
Germany will be keen to keep their results going after an early defeat to Slovakia put them on the back foot (PA Wire/PA)
Manager Michael O’Neill will take to the dugout for his 100th game for Northern Ireland, having led the Green and White Army to their first major tournament for 30 years in 2016.
The Portadown man hopes to relive those away-day memories in the USA, Canada, and Mexico next summer.
When and where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany?
Northern Ireland will host Germany in their fourth FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Windsor Park in Belfast on Monday, October 13.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7.45pm.
Where can I watch Northern Ireland take on Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers?
BBC One NI will show live coverage of Northern Ireland’s clash with Germany, with pre-match coverage starting at 7.30pm.
Where can I get tickets for Northern Ireland v Germany?
Tickets for Germany’s visit to Belfast have sold out.