Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Undav's Brace off the Bench Seals Comeback
Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at BMO Field, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice in the second half to secure a second straight win and top Group E with 6 points.
In a Group E clash at BMO Field in Toronto on June 25, 2026, Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring a brace in the second half to secure a second consecutive group-stage win. Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benitez officiated the match.
Ivory Coast struck first in the 30th minute when Franck Kessié found the net, giving his side a 1-0 lead at halftime. Germany dominated possession but failed to convert in the first half.
Germany turned up the pressure after the break. In the 68th minute, substitute Undav equalized with a finish from Nadiem Amiri's pass. Then, in the 90th minute, Undav struck again, this time assisted by Felix Nmecha, to complete the comeback and seal a 2-1 victory.
Statistically, Germany registered 16 total shots (7 on target) to Ivory Coast's 9 (2 on target). Germany held 60% possession with an 89% pass accuracy (555 accurate out of 624), while Ivory Coast had 40% possession and 85% accuracy (367 of 431). Corner kicks favored Germany 8-3, and fouls were 5-7. Expected goals (xG) were 1.89 for Germany and 1.22 for Ivory Coast. Germany's goalkeeper made 1 save, while Ivory Coast's keeper made 5.
The player of the match was Germany's Deniz Undav, who scored twice in just 30 minutes off the bench, earning an 8.3 rating. The 29-year-old VfB Stuttgart forward, born in Varel, Germany, had 3 shots on target, 2 key passes, and 8 passes in his cameo.
With this win, Germany tops Group E with 6 points from two matches, having scored 9 goals and conceded 2 (GD +7). Ivory Coast sits second with 3 points (2 GF, 2 GA, GD 0). Ecuador and Curaçao are third and fourth respectively, each with 1 point.
Germany needs only a draw against Ecuador in their final group match to secure top spot. Ivory Coast faces Curaçao, and a win would put them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage.
For more details, check the match page, follow Germany and Ivory Coast, and view the Group E standings.