While the Ivory Coast took a lead in the World Cup group match, Germany was able to rally thanks to two goals from Deniz Undav.

Ivory Coast outplayed Germany for much of the first half, defending in a 4-1-4-1 and attacking with a 4-3-3, threatening with pace on the break and direct passes and, in particular, exposing Joshua Kimmich’s defensive vulnerabilities at full-back. They should expect to seal a place in the last 32 against Curacao on Thursday.

The Ivory Coast had a huge opportunity to win against top contender Germany in a Group E match, but a late error proved costly.

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into

Germany have already clinched a spot in the Round of 32 after winning the two opening games

The third match of Group E of the 2026 World Cup sees Germany complete a comeback win over the Ivory Coast. The African team took the lead in the first half, but Denzi Undav, who did not start the match,

The World Cup evening kicks off with a mouth-watering Germany-Ecuador clash and an intriguing Ivory Coast-Curaçao match at 22:00 (Group E, Matchday 3). Ivory Coast and Ecuador are battling for second place in a bid to secure direct qualification for the round of 16.

Schweinsteiger said that Ivory Coast’s ‘wild’ playing style is ‘a bit African football’ before their clash with Germany last weekend