Cologne is looking forward to the World Cup qualifying game against Northern Ireland!
Find out everything about the World Cup qualifier between Germany and Northern Ireland on September 6, 2025 in Cologne, including ticket information.

Cologne is looking forward to the World Cup qualifying game against Northern Ireland!
A hot weekend is ahead for the fans of the German national team. On Sunday at 8:45 p.m. the DFB team will face the selection from Northern Ireland in the Cologne stadium. This World Cup qualifier will be broadcast live on RTL and promises exciting moments as the team looks to redeem themselves after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in Bratislava. Ticket sales are ongoing and around 40,000 tickets have currently been sold, meaning there are still around 5,000 tickets available, so it's still worth buying for those who are undecided. [nwzonline.de].
The game not only marks the first home game of the World Cup season, but will also be accompanied by special honors. Before and after the game, Mats Hummels will be honored for his outstanding international career and Florian Wirtz will be honored as Footballer of the Year. What a way to see the stars in action!
Tickets and ticket prices
The ticket prices span different categories: Category 1 and 2 cost between 95 and 127.65 euros, while categories 3 and 4 are available for 50 to 72.15 euros, although there are only a few remaining tickets available. Football fans are advised to check the Bundesliga tickets so as not to miss anything when booking tickets. To find the cheapest prices, there is even a free app that helps you compare.
There is also useful information for those dreaming of the away game in Belfast against Northern Ireland on October 13th, and for fans who want to plan the next home game in Leipzig against Slovakia on November 17th. Tickets for DFB games can only be purchased through the association's official ticket sales office, and you should definitely keep this in mind to avoid disappointment.
A look ahead to the 2026 World Cup
The current World Cup qualifiers already provide a foretaste of the 2026 World Cup in North America. This is the right time not to miss your national team's matches! Even if this summer does not offer a major event at the national level, the Nations League and the World Cup qualification will ensure exciting football action in 2025. fussball-wm.pro emphasizes that the first World Cup qualifying match days begin in March and the anticipation is certainly increasing.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen how full the Cologne stadium will be on Sunday, as officials are expecting around 2,300 fans from Northern Ireland. Whether the tickets will ultimately sell out remains exciting. Whether you're sitting in front of the TV or in the stadium, the anticipation of an exciting football game couldn't be greater!