Germany tops Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance in knockout rounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Germany secured its place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since 2014 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto on June 20. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Germany made key substitutions, including bringing on Deniz Undav, who scored twice in the second half. The win follows Germany's opening match, where they defeated Curaçao 7-1. The team will face Ecuador in their final group stage match on June 22.
- •Germany advances to knockout rounds for the first time since 2014.
- •Deniz Undav scores both goals for Germany in the second half.
- •Ivory Coast took an early lead after Frank Kessié's goal.
- •Germany will play Ecuador next on June 22.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Germany advances to knockout stage for first time since 2014
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Germany secures place in knockout rounds for first time since lifting cup in 2014
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:35 PMBreaking: Germany advances to knockout stage for first time since 2014
Germany is back in the mix!
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:47 PMGermany secures place in knockout rounds for first time since lifting cup in 2014
Rüdiger marches on!
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