Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany secures World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench to help Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20, securing their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since 2014. After two first-half goals were disallowed, Undav equalized in the 68th minute and added a second in stoppage time. Coach Julian Nagelsmann indicated that Undav could be in the starting lineup for Germany's next match against Ecuador on June 26.
- •Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in World Cup Group E.
- •Deniz Undav scored both goals in the comeback win.
- •Germany secured a spot in the knockout stage.
- •Next match is against Ecuador on June 26.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Nagelsmann hints at Deniz Undav change after Germany striker inspires World Cup victory
"The Germany forward hit a double to secure a place in the last 32 for his side and now could feature from the first whistle against Ecuador next week
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