Ivory Coast Thrashed 10–0 by Ruthless Germany in Women’s World Cup Debut
The Ivory Coast women’s national team endured a harsh initiation into World Cup football on Sunday, suffering a crushing 10–0 defeat to tournament heavyweights Germany in their opening Group B fixture.
Playing their first-ever match on the global stage, the Elephants were completely overwhelmed by a clinical and dominant German side. The two-time world champions opened the scoring just three minutes into the match and never looked back. By halftime, the score was already 5–0, as the Ivorians struggled to contain their opponents’ relentless attack.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Germany, showing no mercy, capitalised on their opponents’ inexperience and defensive vulnerabilities to add five more goals, rounding off one of the most lopsided victories in Women’s World Cup history.
For Ivory Coast, it was a sobering reminder of the level of competition at the highest level of international women’s football. They now sit bottom of Group B, with a daunting goal difference, following Norway’s 4–0 win over Thailand in the group’s other opening match.
Despite the heavy loss, Ivory Coast still have a chance to salvage pride and regroup. Their next match against Thailand will offer a more evenly matched contest and a vital opportunity to show progress and resilience on the world stage.
