Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany reaches knockout stage
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Germany secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast on June 20, 2026. Substitute Deniz Undav scored two goals, ensuring Germany's progression to the knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Captain Franck Kessie initially put Ivory Coast ahead in the first half. Undav's brace included a crucial goal in stoppage time. Coach Julian Nagelsmann made effective substitutions to alter the match's course.
- •Germany finishes atop Group E with six points.
- •Undav's goals were critical to the comeback win.
- •The match took place in Toronto on June 20.
- •Ivory Coast led briefly through Kessie in the first half.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck exited early due to injury.
- 11:27 PMESPN — Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Undav inspires Germany to reach knock-outs for first time since 2014
- 10:45 PMBBC Sport — Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Super-sub Undav’s brace fires Germany past Ivory Coast and into the knockout stage
"Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast on Saturday as Germany exorcized the ghosts of 2018 and 2022 by making the men's World Cup knock-outs for first time since 2014. The 2014 champions crashed out in the group stage in the last two editions and Undav guaranteed qualification to the last 32 this time with his winner four minutes into stoppage time.
"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 for the first time since 2014.
"Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2–1, securing progression from the group thanks to a brace from second-half substitute Deniz Undav.Julian Nagelsmann's team started brightly and nearly t...
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External links- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 11:27 PMSuper sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts
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 for the first time since 2014.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:56 PMUndav inspires Germany to reach knock-outs for first time since 2014
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast on Saturday as Germany exorcized the ghosts of 2018 and 2022 by making the men's World Cup knock-outs for first time since 2014. The 2014 champions crashed out in the group stage in the last two editions and Undav guaranteed qualification to the last 32 this time with his winner four minutes into stoppage time.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 10:45 PMUndav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:08 PMSuper-sub Undav’s brace fires Germany past Ivory Coast and into the knockout stage
Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2–1, securing progression from the group thanks to a brace from second-half substitute Deniz Undav.Julian Nagelsmann's team started brightly and nearly t...
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