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Germany's Deniz Undav shines in World Cup win over Ivory Coast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:26 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Germany's Deniz Undav shines in World Cup win over Ivory Coast

Summary

Germany secured a 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast in Toronto on June 17, with Deniz Undav scoring a late winner after a previous 7-1 triumph over Curaçao. The win assures Germany a top finish in Group E, setting them up for the knockout stage, and marks their first advancement since 2014. Coach Julian Nagelsmann faces decisions regarding player rotations for the final group match against Ecuador, which is now rendered a dead rubber. Concerns arise over defender Nico Schlotterbeck’s injury, while Undav’s role in the attack becomes a key consideration moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 17.
•Deniz Undav scored both a brace and a late winner.
•Germany guarantees a top finish in Group E.
•The final group match against Ecuador has no competitive stakes for Germany.
•Nico Schlotterbeck is a concern due to an ankle injury.

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9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Germany: 2006 vibes, the Undav dilemma and Schlotterbeck concern

What they're saying

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Monday will be family day at the German World Cup camp and the mood is expected to be excellent before coach Julian Nagelsmann faces important decisions for the next match and beyond. A last-gasp winner from super-sub Deniz Undav saw the team beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday to follow up on an opening 7-1 victory against Curaçao.
— Yahoo Sports

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