Undav Rescues Germany to Come Back Against Ivory Coast 2-1 and Advance

Germany staged a dramatic comeback against Ivory Coast, securing a crucial 2-1 victory on June 20, 2026, in the second matchday of the 2026 World Cup. The win, sealed by two late goals from Deniz Undav, significantly boosts Germany's chances of advancing to the next stage.

The match, held at the Toronto stadium in Canada, saw Ivory Coast take the lead around the half-hour mark. Franck Kessié scored the opener after a dangerous cross from Yan Diomandé on the left flank. Despite early pressure from Germany, including a disallowed goal and a header from Kai Havertz, they went into halftime trailing.

Germany's resilience paid off in the second half. Deniz Undav equalized in the 68th minute with a header from a cross by Nadiem Amiri, who had come on as a substitute. Both Amiri and Undav, introduced by coach Julian Nagelsmann, proved instrumental in the team's turnaround. The late drama continued as Undav completed his brace and secured the win with his second goal in the 94th minute, moments after Ivory Coast had a promising counter-attack fizzle out.

With this victory, Germany now has six points and is on the verge of qualification. Ivory Coast, despite the loss, remains with three points in Group E. The match also highlighted Undav's growing importance to the German squad, as he has now been involved in five of their nine goals in the 2026 World Cup, adding two goals to his tally against the Ivorian side.

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Germany, in which Nico Schollterbeck was substituted due to injury at halftime, has six points and is practically qualified. For their part, Ivory Coast suffered the loss of Wilfried Singo in the 83rd minute, remaining with three points in Group E.