The most unpredictable group in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe sees three teams, Germany, Northern Ireland and Slovakia, tied on points.

Germany is leading Group A. Photo: Reuters .

In the early morning of October 11, Germany defeated Luxembourg 4-0, while Northern Ireland won 2-0 against Slovakia. The result left Germany, Northern Ireland and Slovakia all with 6 points, but Germany topped the group thanks to the best goal difference.

The recent series of matches shows that Group A has the most unpredictable situation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe. With a squad of top players who are mainstays at big clubs, Germany is still a strong candidate for a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

If Germany continues to play consistently, they will likely maintain their top position until the end of the qualifying round and qualify directly. However, the German team's performance has not been convincing. In the opening match of the qualifying round, coach Julian Nagelsmann and his team lost 0-2 away to Slovakia. Therefore, fans of "Die Mannschaft" cannot rest assured.

Northern Ireland and Slovakia are likely to battle it out for second place in the play-offs, a match that is considered a do-or-die affair, as neither team is allowed to drop points against the lowest-ranked team in the group, Luxembourg.

Group A is entering an unpredictable and dramatic phase where just one draw can change the entire situation of the group.

Table A situation.

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