3 FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers matches to watch on 14 October on OTTplay
Here are the big three FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers matches you can watch and enjoy on OTTplay on 14 October, 2025, including Wales vs Belgium, Iceland vs France, and Ireland vs Germany.
Belgium will face Wales in a must-win match. Image | @brfootball on X
Last Updated: 06.07 PM, Oct 13, 2025
The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with crucial European qualifying matches scheduled for 14 October 2025. Northern Ireland will host Germany in Belfast, Iceland will take on France in Reykjavik, and Wales will battle Belgium in Cardiff. Here's a closer look at these must-watch matches, their timings, venues, and what makes them vital encounters in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Northern Ireland vs Germany
Date: 14 October
Time: 12.15 am IST
The Northern Ireland vs Germany match is scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October, at 12.15 am IST. The venue for this important UEFA World Cup Qualifier is Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
This match holds great significance as Germany, a traditional football powerhouse, battles Northern Ireland in a crucial qualifier.
Germany is expected to assert dominance, but Northern Ireland aims to leverage home advantage to challenge the favourites.
For Germany, securing a win is vital to maintain momentum towards clinching a spot at the 2026 World Cup. For Northern Ireland, this is a key opportunity to upset a top-ranked side and boost their chances in the qualification group.
Both Germany and Northern Ireland are at the same points after two points, and the winner of this match will go to the top of the points table.
Iceland vs France
Date: 14 October
Time: 12.15 am IST
On the same day, Iceland will face France at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in Reykjavik. The match kicks off at 12.15 am.
France, the 2018 World Cup champions and one of the leading contenders for 2026, will be looking to continue their strong qualifying campaign with a win on Icelandic soil.
This match is critical as Iceland, known for its passionate home support and resilient defense, will try to challenge the French team’s supremacy.
France’s objective is to secure maximum points to keep up with or extend their lead in the group, while Iceland will fight to derail France’s quest and keep their own hopes alive.
France are currently leading the group, and a win against Iceland would mean they would be one step closer to direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Wales vs Belgium
Date: 14 October
Time: 12.15 am IST
Wales will take on Belgium at the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales at 12.15 am IST, synchronizing with the other key qualifiers.
This fixture holds significant weight as both teams strive for a berth at the World Cup finals. Belgium, consistently ranked among the world's top teams, will aim for a strong performance to cement their qualification position.
Wales, on the other hand, backed by passionate home fans, will look to capitalize on home advantage to disrupt the Belgian side’s plans.
The match is important for group dynamics and could be pivotal in determining who qualifies directly versus who may need to contest the playoffs.
Belgium, depsite having a strong team, won thrice and drew twice and are second in the group. Wales are following them with the same number of wins, one draw, and one defeat.
How to watch these matches?
These three matches, including the whole FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifiers, will be streamed LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website, via OTTplay Premium.