Germany stunned by North Macedonia in first World Cup qualifying loss since 2001

Elsewhere, Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback

Germany manager Joachim Low. 

Germany suffered a first World Cup qualifying defeat since being thrashed 5-1 by England 20 years ago following a shock 2-1 home loss to North Macedonia.

Eljif Elmas struck five minutes from time to secure a major upset in Duisburg and move the visitors level on six points with Joachim Low’s side in Group J.