U21 Qualifier: Germany Faces Crucial match against Northern Ireland - Watch Live on Joyn
BELFAST – Germany’s Under-21 national team battles Northern Ireland today in a pivotal European Championship qualifying match, kicking off at 6:00 PM local time (approximately 7:00 PM CEST) at the Oval stadium in Belfast. Fans can watch the game live and for free via a Joyn livestream.
This contest marks the third qualification game for the German U21 squad as they vie for a spot in the 2027 European Championship, co-hosted by Albania and Serbia. Currently third in Group F wiht three points from two matches-a 5-0 victory over Latvia and a recent 2-3 defeat against greece-the team urgently needs a positive result to secure their tournament aspirations. Only group winners and the best runners-up automatically qualify, with remaining second-place teams entering play-offs.Germany,the 2019 European vice-champions,is resolute to avoid missing out on the U21 Championship for the frist time as 2011.
Matthias Opdenhövel will host the broadcast, with Florian Hauser providing commentary and Markus Babbel offering expert analysis.
The DFB squad features a roster including goalkeepers Dennis Seimen, Leon-Oumar Wechsel, and Max Weiß; defenders Kofi Jeremy Amoako, Elias Baum, Hendry Blank, Nnamdi Collins, Leandro Morgalla, Joshua Quarshie, Tom Alexander Rothe, and Lukas Ullrich; midfielders Noel Aseko, Tom bischof, Muhammed Damar, Said El Mala, Brajan Gruda, Mert Kömür, Assan Ouedraogo, and Paul Wanner; and forwards Ilyas Ansah, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Nicolo Tresoldi, and Nelson Weiper.
Coach Sandro Di Salvo acknowledged the increasing challenge posed by upcoming opponents, emphasizing the need for adaptation and strong performance. A win today is critical for Germany to maintain momentum in the qualifying campaign and solidify their position within Group F.