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Germany and Ivory Coast battle for knockout stage in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Germany and Ivory Coast battle for knockout stage in World Cup
Summary

Germany faces Ivory Coast in a vital Group E match at Toronto Stadium on Saturday at 4 PM local time. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the Round of 32, with Germany coming off a dominant 7-1 win over Curacao, while Ivory Coast narrowly defeated Ecuador 1-0 with a last-minute goal. A victory for Germany guarantees their advancement, while Ivory Coast can also qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in history with a win. The outcome will shape the final standings in the group ahead of the concluding matches.

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Status Watch
  • •Match at Toronto Stadium on Saturday at 4 PM local time.
  • •Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening game.
  • •Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
  • •A Germany win would ensure top-two qualification for the Round of 32.
  • •Ivory Coast aims for their first knockout stage appearance.
Latest Updates
  • 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast looks to put Germany loss at World Cup in rearview mirror
  • 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast predicted lineup and team news vs Germany
  • 3:43 PMAl Jazeera English — Germany and Ivory Coast aim to seal World Cup knockout place: All to know - Al Jazeera
  • 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Germany and Ivory Coast aim to seal World Cup knockout place: All to know
What they're saying
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If Ivory Coast wins its next match, Saturday's loss won’t matter. After surrendering two second-half goals to Germany and missing the chance to clinch a knockout stage berth for the first time in its four World Cup appearances, Ivory Coast turns its attention to its last group stage match against Curacao on Thursday. Forward Amad Diallo said he and his teammates will get over the Germany loss.

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Ivory Coast will take on Germany this Saturday in an important Group E match, with both teams aiming to collect crucial points and move closer to the Round of 32.Ivory Coast also enters the match in s...

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Team news, prediction, and lineups as Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Group E aiming to secure last-32 qualification.

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