Germany Rally to Beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup Qualifier

Germany secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their 2026 World Cup qualifier after struggling in the first half. Despite an early lead from Serge Gnabry, Germany conceded an equalizer when Isaac Price volleyed in from a corner. Under pressure following a shock loss to Slovakia, coach Julian Nagelsmann made key second-half substitutions, including Nadiem Amiri, whose quick tap-in put Germany back in front. Florian Wirtz then sealed the win with a stunning free kick, helping Germany earn their first win in Group A. The result eased some pressure on the team and Nagelsmann, though critics remain concerned about Germany's lack of fluidity and defensive lapses. Germany now aims to finish top of the group to qualify automatically for the World Cup, with upcoming matches against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.