Germany qualifies for World Cup knockout stage with two wins

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Germany qualifies for World Cup knockout stage with two wins
Summary

Germany has secured a spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, finishing as Group E winners. The team achieved victories over Curaçao (7-1) and Ivory Coast (2-1), both of which saw Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz starting and contributing to the team's performance. Musiala expressed his enjoyment of playing alongside Wirtz, noting their strong partnership and the overall positive atmosphere within the team. He emphasized the importance of patience as he continues to recover from an injury while aiming for high personal goals throughout the tournament.

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  • Germany won its group with victories over Curaçao and Ivory Coast.
  • Musiala and Wirtz registered a combined goal and assist in the matches.
  • Musiala highlighted the strong partnership with Wirtz on the pitch.
  • The team aims to showcase its full potential in the knockout rounds.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports‘We harmonise’ – Jamal Musiala loves playing alongside Florian Wirtz
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With two wins from two, Germany have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages as Group E winners after overcoming Curaçao (7-1) and Ivory Coast (2-1).Both Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz...

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