When to watch Northern Ireland vs. Germany
Monday, Oct. 13 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT).
Where to watch
Northen Ireland vs. Germany will air in the US on Fox Sports 2.
The two front-runners in World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group A go head-to-head in Belfast on Monday, with Northern Ireland looking to build on their momentum and pull off a major shock against Germany.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are.
The hosts' qualification hopes received a major boost after they picked up three points on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Slovakia, keeping the team level with Germany at six points. Meanwhile, the Germans cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over Luxembourg in their match Friday night.
Michael O'Neil's Green and White Army will be out for revenge after suffering a narrow defeat against the Germans in Cologne last month. Adding further spice to an already high-stakes encounter, German head coach Julian Nagelsmann stirred controversy before today's game by describing Northern Ireland as "not brilliant to watch" and "a team that plays a lot of long balls."
Northern Ireland takes on Germany at Windsor Park stadium in Belfast on Monday, Oct. 13. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. BST local time. That makes it a 8:45 p.m. CEST start in Europe, and a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada. For viewers in Australia, the game starts at 5:45 a.m. AEDT on Tuesday.
Joshua Kimmich scored twice in Germany's 4-0 thrashing of Luxembourg on Friday in Sinsheim. Pau Barrena/Getty Images
Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in the US
Today's game is available to watch in the US on Fox Soccer 2. If you don't have the channel in your cable lineup, there are some online alternatives. All the major live TV streaming services carry Fox Sports 2. You can also stream games broadcast on Fox with the new Fox One streaming app.
All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
Spanish-language service ViX also has the rights to show today's game live in the US.
How to watch the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in the UK for free
The great news for football fans in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK is that this World Cup 2026 qualifier is being broadcast live on free-to-air channel BBC2. That means the game can also be watched online for free via the BBC's streaming service iPlayer.
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Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
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Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
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