FIFA World Cup: Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the knockouts
Deniz Undav scored two second-half goals to lead Germany to a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in their Group E World Cup match. The win secures Germany's place in the knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant return to form for Germany on the global stage, ending a decade-long drought of reaching the knockout rounds in the tournament.
Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday (June 20, 2026), securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014.
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