Germany rallies to secure 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Germany mounted a comeback against Ivory Coast to win 2-1 in their World Cup match on June 20. Ivory Coast took an early lead in the 30th minute with a goal from Franck Kessié, but Germany equalized through Deniz Undav in the 68th minute, following tactical substitutions. Undav then scored again in stoppage time to clinch the victory for Germany. This match marks a setback for Ivory Coast in their bid to advance in the tournament.
- •Ivory Coast scored first through Franck Kessié in the 30th minute.
- •Deniz Undav equalized for Germany in the 68th minute.
- •Undav scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- •The match took place on June 20 during the World Cup.
- •This defeat complicates Ivory Coast's path to the knockout stage.
- 10:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — Deniz Undav’s double earns Germany dramatic late win against Côte d’Ivoire
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Germany snatches 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind Deniz Undav brace
"For the first time in more than a decade, Germany will play in the World Cup knockout stages. Their 2-1 victory at the death over Côte d’Ivoire in a lively tie here on Saturday saw to that. Franck Kessié’s 30th-minute goal for Les Éléphants was cancelled out by Deniz Undav’s 68th-minute equaliser and 94th-minute winner for Die Mannschaft. The victory put the four-time world champions on six points, although the youngest team at this tournament gave the Germans a far tougher test than in the 7-1 crunching of Curaçao six days ago. Continue reading...
"The Elephants stunned the Germans with a goal in the 30th minute, but couldn't hold the lead.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 20, 2026, 10:17 PMDeniz Undav’s double earns Germany dramatic late win against Côte d’Ivoire
For the first time in more than a decade, Germany will play in the World Cup knockout stages. Their 2-1 victory at the death over Côte d’Ivoire in a lively tie here on Saturday saw to that. Franck Kessié’s 30th-minute goal for Les Éléphants was cancelled out by Deniz Undav’s 68th-minute equaliser and 94th-minute winner for Die Mannschaft. The victory put the four-time world champions on six points, although the youngest team at this tournament gave the Germans a far tougher test than in the 7-1 crunching of Curaçao six days ago. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:04 PM2026 World Cup: Germany snatches 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind Deniz Undav brace
The Elephants stunned the Germans with a goal in the 30th minute, but couldn't hold the lead.
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