2026 World Cup: Germany snatches 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind Deniz Undav brace
Germany exited the tournament following a round of 32 defeat to Paraguay on Monday. This follows a group stage where Germany won Group E. The team had previously beaten Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the knockouts.
What changed
Germany has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Paraguay.
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Germany Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After Paraguay Loss
confidence 90%Germany exited the tournament following a round of 32 defeat to Paraguay on Monday. This follows a group stage where Germany won Group E. The team had previously beaten Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the knockouts.
What's confirmed:
- Germany lost to Paraguay in the round of 32 on Monday.
- Germany won Group E.
- Deniz Undav scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.
- Germany secured its first World Cup knockout berth since 2014.
Still unconfirmed:
- Lothar Matthäus expects Julian Nagelsmann to be replaced as coach.
- Rudi Völler believes Nagelsmann is the right person in the right place.
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Germany Advances to Knockouts After 2-1 Victory Over Ivory Coast
confidence 90%Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout phase with a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast on June 20, 2026. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in the second half to complete the comeback. The match took place at BMO Field.
What's confirmed:
- Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20, 2026.
- Deniz Undav scored twice as a second-half substitute.
- Germany progressed to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
- The match was played at BMO Field.
Still unconfirmed:
- Franck Kessie scored the opening goal for Ivory Coast.
- Ivory Coast scored in the 30th minute.
- Undav scored the winning goal in the 94th minute.
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Germany advance to World Cup knockouts after 2-1 win over Ivory Coast
confidence 95%Germany secured a place in the Round of 32 following a comeback victory against Ivory Coast on June 20, 2026. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in the second half to overturn an early deficit. The win ensures the four-time champions progress to the knockout stages.
What's confirmed:
- Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20, 2026.
- Deniz Undav scored two goals as a substitute to lead Germany to victory.
- Germany qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds.
- Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie scored in the 30th minute to give his team the lead.
- Undav scored the winning goal in the 94th minute.
Still unconfirmed:
- Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the World Cup due to a tear injury sustained during the match.
- Nadiem Amiri provided the cross for Undav's first goal in the 68th minute.