Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire: Undav’s Late Double Books the Last 32
Updated 20 June 2026.
Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire at World Cup 2026 finished 2-1 to Germany, Deniz Undav scoring twice off the bench, including a 94th-minute winner, to cancel out Franck Kessie’s opener. The comeback sends Germany into the Round of 32 with a game to spare and leaves Cote d’Ivoire needing a result in their final fixture to follow them through from Group E.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Germany 2-1 Cote d’Ivoire |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group E |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto (att. 43,036) |
| Germany scorer | Undav 68′, 90+4′ |
| Cote d’Ivoire scorer | Kessie 30′ |
| Bookings | Doue 40′ (CIV) |
Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire World Cup 2026: how Germany won it
Germany won it from the bench. Franck Kessie’s 30th-minute strike had the Ivorians in front and frustrating the favourites, but Deniz Undav, introduced from the substitutes, levelled with a volley from Nadiem Amiri’s cross on 68 minutes. He then settled it in the fourth minute of stoppage time, completing a 2-1 turnaround that secured Germany’s place in the knockout rounds.
The numbers underlined the control Germany eventually converted. They held 59% possession and outshot Cote d’Ivoire 16-9, with seven shots on target to two. For long stretches that pressure looked like going to waste against an organised, committed Ivorian side, until Undav’s two-touch impact changed the night and the group picture with it.
What it means for Group E
The win moves Germany to six points and into the Round of 32 as Group E leaders, having already hammered Curacao in their opener. Cote d’Ivoire stay on three points after Kessie’s effort was overturned, and they now need a positive result in the final round to be sure of going through. Sky Sports billed Undav’s strike as a 94th-minute winner that clinched the knockout berth. Track the full table on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Germany close out Group E in their final fixture, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Look back at Germany’s opener in our Germany vs Curacao report and Cote d’Ivoire’s first win in our Cote d’Ivoire vs Ecuador report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Germany vs Cote d’Ivoire?
Germany beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group E match on 20 June at BMO Field, Toronto, with both goals from substitute Deniz Undav after Franck Kessie had given Cote d’Ivoire the lead.
Who scored Germany’s winner against Cote d’Ivoire?
Deniz Undav scored both Germany goals, an equaliser on 68 minutes and the winner in the 94th minute (90+4′), to turn the game around 2-1.
Are Germany through to the Round of 32?
Yes. The 2-1 win took Germany to six points and confirmed their place in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a group game still to play.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E, Sky Sports match report and the FIFA match centre.
