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Joshua Kimmich praises substitutes amid Germany's comeback over Côte d'Ivoire

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Joshua Kimmich praises substitutes amid Germany's comeback over Côte d'Ivoire

Summary

Germany defeated Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in a World Cup match on June 20 in Toronto, overcoming a 1-0 deficit. Coach Julian Nagelsmann made a crucial triple substitution around the 60-minute mark, leading to an equalizer from Deniz Undav, assisted by Nadiem Amiri. Undav later scored again, securing the win for Germany. Kimmich praised the impact of the substitutes, emphasizing their importance throughout the tournament during a post-match interview.

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•Germany comes back to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in World Cup match
•Undav scores twice after coming on as a substitute
•Kimmich highlights substitutes' impact on the match
•Nagelsmann's substitutions made a significant difference
•Match took place on June 20 in Toronto

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At 1-0 down against Côte d'Ivoire in Saturday's World Cup match in Toronto, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted by making a triple substitution after an hour.Two of the substitutes later combined...
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