Germany defeat Elephants, secure progression
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, securing their progression to the next round. Substitute Deniz Undav scored a brace, including a late injury-time winner, to overcome an early deficit.
Why it matters
This result is significant for Germany's tournament trajectory, helping them move past previous group-stage exit disappointments.
Germany have secured progression into the next round of the 2026 Fifa World Cup after they defeated group E rivals Ivory Coast 2-1 at the Toronto Stadium on Saturday night.
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