Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany tops Ivory Coast in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Deniz Undav scores twice as Germany tops Ivory Coast in World Cup
Summary

Germany rallied to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on June 20, 2026. After trailing at halftime due to a goal from Franck Kessie, Germany equalized with Deniz Undav's volley in the 68th minute. Undav secured the victory with a strike in injury time. This win marks Germany's advancement to the knockout stage for the first time since 2014, while Ivory Coast remains in contention with three points after two matches.

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  • Deniz Undav scores two goals for Germany in the comeback win.
  • Franck Kessie opened the scoring for Ivory Coast in the 30th minute.
  • Germany had two goals disallowed in the first half.
  • Germany will face Ecuador in their final group match on June 25.
  • Ivory Coast plays Curacao in their next match, needing a win to advance.
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  • 10:40 PMYahoo SportsUndav injury-time goal sees Germany beat Ivory Coast to top World Cup group
  • 10:26 PMYahoo SportsGermany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
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Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday.His second sent Nagelsmann and the German crowd into a frenzy as the Germans snapped a string of disappointments at the last two World Cups.

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Deniz Undav's 94th-minute goal clinched a come-from-behind 2-1 victory for Germany against Ivory Coast in Group E to send them into the World Cup knockout stages.

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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Group E, sealing FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout place.

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