Germany secures 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in World Cup group stage

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Germany secures 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in World Cup group stage
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Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20 in Toronto during the 2026 World Cup's Group E stage. Deniz Undav played a crucial role, scoring the game-winning goal after Germany initially fell behind. The win marks Germany's first knockout stage qualification since 2014. The match featured several missed opportunities and a significant injury to Nico Schlotterbeck, who is uncertain for the remainder of the tournament.

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  • Deniz Undav scored the decisive goal for Germany.
  • Nico Schlotterbeck left the match due to injury.
  • Germany had multiple scoring opportunities but initially trailed 1-0.
  • This win marks Germany's first progression to the knockout stage since 2014.
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Germany got the job done, but it was a grind.

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