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Kimmich highlights continued challenges for Germany ahead of Ivory Coast clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Kimmich highlights continued challenges for Germany ahead of Ivory Coast clash

Summary

Germany captain Joshua Kimmich stated the team's convincing 7-1 win over Curaçao provided little indication of their true prowess at the World Cup. Kimmich emphasized the importance of defensive stability and acknowledged tougher tests await against Ivory Coast on June 20 and Ecuador on June 25. He underlined the need to improve after Curaçao's temporary equalizer and expressed confidence in the squad's ability to challenge both opponents, citing the talents of players like Yan Diomande from Ivory Coast. Kimmich, who aims to advance past the group stage after previous disappointments in 2018 and 2022, affirmed that another victory would secure a knockout spot for the four-time champions.

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By the Numbers

•Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in their opening World Cup match.
•Kimmich highlighted the need for better defensive performance.
•Next match against Ivory Coast is scheduled for June 20.
•A win against Ivory Coast would secure knockout stage qualification.
•Kimmich is motivated to progress after previous World Cup exits.

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Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has said that the real tests are yet to come at the World Cup and that the opening 7-1 against Curaçao was no real indication of what the team is capable of. “We played our first match against an opponent who aren’t at world-class level.
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