Deniz Undav brace helps Germany overturn Ivory Coast 2-1

The score changed in the 30th minute when F. Kessie put Ivory Coast ahead, leaving Germany trailing 1-0 at the break.

After halftime, Germany drew level in the 68th minute: Deniz Undav finished from an assist by N. Amiri to make it 1-1. In stoppage time, in the 90+4th minute, Deniz Undav struck again, this time set up by Felix Nmecha, and Germany completed the comeback to win 2-1.

Match statistics show Germany with 59% possession to Ivory Coast’s 41%; expected goals were 1.83 for Germany and 1.23 for Ivory Coast; Germany had 16 shots and Ivory Coast 9, with 7 on target for Germany and 2 for Ivory Coast. Passing accuracy was 89% for Germany and 85% for Ivory Coast; corners were 8 to 3; offsides 0 to 1; saves 1 to 5; and fouls 5 to 7.

In the opening round, Germany beat Curacao 7-1, while Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0.

Looking ahead, Germany will face Ecuador in the third round of group play on 2026-06-25. Germany are currently first in Group E with 3 points, a record of 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, a goal difference of +6, and are listed in the official range as “Round of 32”. Ivory Coast will meet Curacao in the third round of group play on 2026-06-25. Ivory Coast are currently second in Group E with 3 points, a record of 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, a goal difference of +1, and are listed in the official range as “Round of 32”.