Simon Adingra criticized for late mistake in Ivory Coast's match against Germany

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Simon Adingra criticized for late mistake in Ivory Coast's match against Germany
Summary

In a Group E match on June 20, the Ivory Coast led Germany 1-0 at halftime following a goal from Franck Kessie. The tie turned when Deniz Undav scored to level the match in the 68th minute. A crucial error by Simon Adingra in the final minutes allowed Germany to secure a 2-1 victory with Undav's second goal in extra time. The loss puts Ivory Coast second in Group E with one win and one loss, three points overall. They face Curacao next on June 25, while Germany will take on Ecuador.

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  • Ivory Coast took a 1-0 lead through Franck Kessie in the first half.
  • Deniz Undav equalized for Germany in the 68th minute.
  • A late error from Simon Adingra allowed Germany to score again in extra time.
  • Ivory Coast is currently second in Group E with three points.
  • Next, Ivory Coast will face Curacao on June 25.
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  • 1:15 AMYahoo SportsIvory Coast's Simon Adingra draws strong criticism for costly mistake vs Germany
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The Ivory Coast had a huge opportunity to win against top contender Germany in a Group E match, but a late error proved costly.

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