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Wales manager Craig Bellamy pictured on October 9, 2025
World Cup 2026 playoff draw: Wales, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland learn opponents, route to Finals
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn their opponents for the World Cup 2026 playoffs and potential routes to the Finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Nov 20, 12:03
Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualification clash between Northern Ireland and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 12:56
Slovakia captain Milan Skriniar on November 16, 2024
Preview:Slovakia vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovakia and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 16:39
Germany Under-21 forward Nick Woltemade celebrates after scoring June 22, 2025
Germany’s Nick Woltemade completes scoring feat no Newcastle player has achieved for 26 years
Newcastle's Nick Woltemade scores his first senior goal for Germany in Monday’s 1-0 away win over Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup qualifying, and he joins an exclusive club in the process.
Oct 13, 21:20
Germany players celebrate Nick Woltemade's goal against Northern Ireland on October 13, 2025
Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade secures vital win for DFB-Team
Nick Woltemade scores the only goal of the match as Germany record a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Monday night's 2026 World Cup qualification clash.
Oct 13, 20:08
Serge Gnabry of Germany competes with Tom Flanagan of Northern Ireland - November 20, 2019
Germany vs. Northern Ireland: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Germany and Northern Ireland.
Oct 11, 12:20
Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 11, 09:44
Northern Ireland's Isaac Price - September 7, 2025
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 14:32
Germany's Serge Gnabry on September 7, 2025
Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as DFB-Team bounce back from shock Group A opener
Germany bounce back from a shock defeat to Slovakia by recording a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Group A on Sunday evening.
Sep 7, 15:56
Germany's Nick Woltemade, Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Tah on September 4, 2025
Explained: Germany in danger of letting World Cup advantage slip away after latest shock setback against Slovakia
Four-time world champions Germany are already facing an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a shock 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in their opening qualification match on Thursday.
Sep 5, 14:15
Germany Under-21 forward Nick Woltemade celebrates after scoring June 22, 2025
Germany lineup vs. Northern Ireland: Predicted XI for World Cup qualifier, as under-fire Nagelsmann ponders multiple changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Sunday's World Cup qualifying clash with Northern Ireland.
Sep 5, 11:17
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann on June 8, 2025
Preview:Germany vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Germany and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 10:45
Germany's Joshua Kimmich celebrates on March 20, 2025
Germany vs. Northern Ireland: How to watch, date, time, live stream, and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's World Cup qualifier between Germany and Northern Ireland.
Sep 4, 12:50
Northern Ireland's Dion Charles celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Belarus, on November 15, 2024
Preview:Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 17:20
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on February 15, 2025
Best goalkeepers of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers in football history ranked
Who are the best goalkeepers of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 stoppers in football history, including stars such as Manuel Neuer, Lev Yashin and Gianluigi Buffon.
Jul 30, 07:29
Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
The top 10 teenagers in World Cup history, one year out from the 2026 edition
With 365 days to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 teenagers to have made an impact on the global stage.
Jun 11, 16:15
Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley salutes fans after his side's UEFA Nations League match against Bulgaria, on October 15, 2024
Preview:Northern Ireland vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Northern Ireland and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 23:05
Northern Ireland's Dion Charles celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Belarus, on November 15, 2024
Tuesday's International Friendlies predictions including Sweden vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's International Friendlies fixtures, including Sweden vs. Northern Ireland.
Mar 25, 06:05
Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024
Preview:Sweden vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Sweden and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 09:46
Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill on March 26, 2024
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Northern Ireland and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 20, 00:24
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