How to watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland online for free

How to watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland online for free
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Live stream World Cup qualifiers without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Germany kick off their World Cup qualification campaign against Northern Ireland. It's a game the home side are expected to win, but at this stage, fans will be looking for top sides to build some momentum and establish a starting 11 ahead of next year's showpiece event. Germany still have a lot of questions hanging over selection, so every place is up for grabs.

If you want to watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Germany vs. Northern Ireland?

Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Sept. 7. This fixture takes place at the RheinEnergieStadion.

How to watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland for free

Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Germany vs. Northern Ireland for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Germany vs. Northern Ireland for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

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