Germany seals World Cup place with 3-1 victory in Belfast
BELFAST, Ireland — Defending champion Germany booked its place at next year’s World Cup and stayed perfect in qualifying by beating Northern Ireland 3-1 on Thursday.
Sebastian Rudy and Sandro Wagner scored in the first half and Joshua Kimmich wrapped it up late as Germany made it nine wins from nine games to be certain of finishing top in Europe Group C.
Josh Magennis claimed the home side’s consolation after a corner in injury time.
Germany moved eight points clear of Northern Ireland, which was already assured of at least second place, with just one round of games remaining.