Franck Kessie scores for Ivory Coast against Germany at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
In the ongoing World Cup match, Franck Kessie scored to give Ivory Coast an early lead over Germany at BMO Field in Toronto. The goal came from a corner taken by Yan Diomande, which Kessie finished off after an initial attempt by Amad Diallo was blocked. This marks Kessie's first goal in World Cup play and his 15th for his national team. Ivory Coast looks to advance beyond the group stage for the first time in history, while Germany seeks to bounce back after previous disappointments in the tournament.
- •Kessie scores first-half goal for Ivory Coast
- •Goal came from a setup by Yan Diomande
- •Match taking place at BMO Field, Toronto
- •Kessie has 102 caps for Ivory Coast
- •Germany looking to recover from past World Cup exits
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"Ivory Coast have never previously made it past the World Cup group stage but they took the lead agaisnt four-time champions Germany.
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