The match between the national teams of Germany and Ivory Coast, which was part of the second round of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ended dramatically. The Germans, though with difficulty, won 2:1, virtually securing their place in the next round.
The match was held at BMO Field stadium in Toronto, Canada, and was officiated by Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benítez.
In the 30th minute, Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessié opened the scoring, and the Africans finished the first half with a minimal lead.
In the second half, Germany increased the pressure. In the 68th minute, forward Deniz Undav equalized. The match continued into stoppage time, and in the 90+4th minute, the same Undav scored again, becoming the author of a double and bringing victory to his team — 2:1.
After two rounds, Germany leads Group E alone with 6 points. Ivory Coast is in second place with 3 points. In the final round, Germany will face Ecuador, while Ivory Coast will take on Curaçao.
