The German national team has triumphed over Ivory Coast in their second group stage match of the FIFA World Cup, securing their advancement to the knockout rounds.
The encounter, held at BMO Field in Toronto, concluded with a 2-1 scoreline. Deniz Undav was the hero for the victorious Germans, netting both goals in the 68th and 90+3 minutes. For Ivory Coast, Franck Kessié scored their lone goal in the 30th minute.
This marks the second time the senior national teams of Germany and Ivory Coast have faced each other. Their previous meeting was a friendly in November 2009, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Both teams are competing in Group E alongside Ecuador and Curaçao, neither of whom have yet to secure any points after losing their opening fixtures.
This win marks Germany’s eleventh consecutive victory. In their opening World Cup 2026 match, they comprehensively defeated tournament debutants Curaçao with a dominant 7-1 score. With six points from their group games, Germany has officially guaranteed their place in the Round of 16.
In related news, the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This match took place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, United States.
