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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 scores twice as Germany secures World Cup knockout stage
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Nagelsmann hints at Deniz Undav change after Germany striker inspires World Cup victory
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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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