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Deniz Undav stars as Germany rallies to beat Ivory Coast at World Cup

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Deniz Undav stars as Germany rallies to beat Ivory Coast at World Cup
Summary

Deniz Undav scored twice in a 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast, helping Germany advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 2014. After being publicly criticized by manager Julian Nagelsmann earlier this year, Undav has emerged as a key player, contributing five goal involvements in two appearances. He is now in contention for a starting role in Germany's next group match against Ecuador.

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  • •Undav's goals came in a dramatic win over Ivory Coast.
  • •Germany secured progress to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
  • •Undav has five goal involvements in two appearances off the bench.
  • •Manager Nagelsmann indicated Undav is in contention for a starting role.
  • •Germany's next match is against Ecuador on Thursday at 21:00 BST.
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  • 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
  • 12:22 AMBBC Sport — From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
What they're saying
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It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

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It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

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