Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, thanks to substitute Deniz Undav's late heroics. Franck Kessie gave the Elephants a first-half lead before Undav equalised in the 68th minute and struck a stunning 94th-minute winner, sealing Germany's progression and breaking Ivorian hearts in Toronto.
Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in dramatic fashion as super substitute Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to inspire a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium on Sunday.
The four-time world champions looked set for a shock exit after Franck Kessie's first-half strike put the Elephants on course for the knockout rounds. However, Undav turned the contest on its head with a close-range header before coolly slotting home the decisive goal in the 94th minute to keep Germany's World Cup hopes alive.
Germany nearly made the perfect start inside the opening minute. Kai Havertz rose highest from the kick-off to meet a header before volleying narrowly over the crossbar. The forward was soon involved again, forcing Yahia Fofana into an excellent save after meeting Joshua Kimmich's pinpoint delivery with a powerful header.
The Germans thought they had broken the deadlock midway through the first half when Aleksandar Pavlovic headed home from a corner, only for the goal to be ruled out after the Bayern Munich midfielder was penalised for leading with his elbow.
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