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.

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• Northern Ireland vs. Germany: Livestream World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere
• Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in the US
• How to watch the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match online from anywhere using a VPN
• Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in the UK for free
• Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in Australia
• Livestream the Northern Ireland vs. Germany match in Canada
• Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN

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. 

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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.

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Fox's new direct-to-consumer streaming service launched in August. Fox One costs $20 a month or $200 a year and gives you access to Fox's complete TV portfolio, including sports-related channels such as Fox Sports, B1G, FS1, FS2 and local Fox stations.

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Sling Blue with the Sports Extra add-on carries Fox Soccer Plus and remains available at $57 a month.

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Fubo

Fubo's main package costs $85 per month and includes Fox Soccer Plus. Click here to see which local channels you get in your region with Fubo. Read our Fubo review.

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You can get Fox Soccer Plus through YouTube TV via the streaming service's Sports Plus add-on. This cost an additional $11 on top of the base $83 a month fee for YouTube TV.

Plug in your ZIP code on YouTube TV's welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.

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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This game can be watched online for free via the BBC's on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer.

With an app that's available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game.

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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Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It's also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.

A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.

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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A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.

As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.

Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN 

• With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
• If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
• If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.