Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast 2-1

Germany came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group E match in Toronto on Saturday, June 21, booking their place in the Round of 32.

Ivory Coast had taken a shock lead in the 30th minute through Franck Kessie, who scored against the run of play. However, substitute Deniz Undav turned the match around with two goals.

Undav equalised in the 68th minute, getting on the end of a cross from Kai Havertz to poke the ball into the top of the goal. He then completed the comeback with a second goal, sealing the win for Germany.

After consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Germany have now secured their place in the knockout rounds with a match to spare.

Ivory Coast, who played their hearts out, were unlucky to come away with nothing from the match.