LIVE UPDATES: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, the goals and the celebrations

Full Time: Germany take all three points thanks to. Second half brace from substitute Denis Undav.

90+4’ Goal!!! It’s Denis Undav again. Germany scores in additional time to surely win the game.

90’ We will have six minutes of additional time.

85’ Another missed chance by Ivory Coast. Both teams are still chasing the winner.

80’ We are heading into the final 10 minutes of the match. Will there be a winner?

75’ Ivory Coast make a change as Amad Diallo is withdrawn, with Simon Adingra coming on after receiving instructions from head coach Emerse Fae.

68’ GOAL FOR GERMANY! Deniz Undav produces a composed finish into the roof of the net after controlling a superb cross from Nadiem Amiri inside the penalty area. Germany are back level at 1-1.

59’ Jamal Musiala tries to weave his way through the Ivory Coast defence on a brilliant solo run, but he is eventually stopped. Germany earn another corner kick as the pressure continues to build.

55’ Yan Diomande is penalised for an offensive foul after catching his opponent during an aerial challenge, with referee Juan Benitez quick to blow for the infringement.

50’ Franck Kessie attempts to double Ivory Coast’s lead with a strike from the edge of the area, but his effort is blocked by a Germany defender.

48’ Jamal Musiala spots a teammate in space and attempts a dangerous low pass into the box, but the Ivory Coast defence reacts brilliantly to cut it out. Germany win a corner kick moments later.

46’ Germany make a half time substitution as Antonio Rudiger replaces Nico Schlotterbeck for the start of the second half.

46’ The second half is underway in Toronto as Germany look for a route back into the game after trailing at the break.

42’ Jamal Musiala reacts quickest to a loose ball on the edge of the area, but his effort is blocked before it can trouble the Ivory Coast goalkeeper.

40’ Franck Kessie goes into the referee’s notebook after being penalised for an overly aggressive challenge, handing Germany a free kick in a dangerous position.

37’ Christ Inao Oulai handles the ball while attempting to change its direction and the referee immediately awards Germany a free kick, much to the frustration of the Ivory Coast midfielder.

31’ GOAL FOR IVORY COAST! Franck Kessie reacts fastest inside the penalty area after the ball breaks kindly for him and calmly fires his finish into the bottom left corner to give the Elephants a 1-0 lead.

30’ Ivory Coast come close to opening the scoring as Amad Diallo latches onto a clever pass inside the box and unleashes a powerful effort, but a desperate last ditch block from the Germany defence keeps the score level.

23’ Huge relief for Ivory Coast as goalkeeper Yahia Fofana recovers from his knock and is cleared to continue after receiving treatment.

22’ There is concern for Ivory Coast as Yahia Fofana goes down in discomfort, forcing a temporary stoppage in play while the medical staff assess the goalkeeper.

21’ Germany think they have taken the lead through Aleksandar Pavlovic, but the celebrations are cut short as referee Juan Benitez blows for a foul and disallows the goal.

20’ Felix Nmecha connects well with a pass on the edge of the area, but his strike is blocked by the Ivory Coast defence. Germany win the game’s first corner kick.

18’ Germany come agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock as Jamal Musiala meets a cross on the edge of the area, but his effort drifts inches wide of the right post with Yahia Fofana beaten.

16’ Germany receive a major boost as Nico Schlotterbeck recovers from his knock and is able to continue after receiving treatment on the pitch.

14’ There is a brief stoppage in play as Nico Schlotterbeck goes down in visible pain, forcing the referee to call the medical team onto the field.

10’ Kai Havertz rises highest inside the penalty area to meet a dangerous cross, but the Germany forward sees his powerful header towards the bottom left corner brilliantly saved by Yahia Fofana.

4’ Franck Kessie is caught offside after attempting to break through the Germany defence, with the assistant referee quickly raising his flag.

2’ Germany create the game’s first real opening as Kai Havertz collects a neat pass on the edge of the area before firing his effort well over the crossbar.

1’ The referee blows his whistle and the Group E clash between Germany and Ivory Coast is officially underway.

Stay with us for live updates, goals, major moments and all the drama as Germany face Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ivory Coast have also received a boost with Elye Wahi now available after earlier concerns surrounding his entry into Canada following reports of an arrest in France last month during a spot fixing investigation.

Neither side reported any major injury setbacks following their opening group matches, meaning both managers are expected to field strong starting lineups for this decisive Group E showdown.

Both nations head into this crucial Group E encounter knowing that a victory would secure qualification to the knockout stage with one game still to play. With confidence high in both camps after opening-match victories, an entertaining contest is expected under the lights in Canada.

Team News

For Ivory Coast, Guéla Doué has emerged as one of the team’s most influential performers after registering a goal, an assist and a yellow card across his last two international appearances. His energy and aggression could prove vital in midfield tonight.

Kai Havertz will once again be one of Germany’s main attacking threats after netting twice against Curaçao. The forward has now scored at each of Germany’s last four major tournaments and has contributed seven goals in his last five appearances for club and country combined.

Key Players to Watch

Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have developed a habit of finishing games strongly, scoring after the 80th minute in five of their last seven outings. Interestingly, six of the Elephants’ last seven international matches have produced an odd number of goals.

Germany’s recent numbers underline why they remain one of the favourites for the tournament. They scored first in nine of their last ten matches and won eight or more corners in five of their last six internationals.

Hot Stats and Streaks

Germany have traditionally performed strongly against African opposition at the World Cup, losing just once in eight such matches, while Ivory Coast have only managed one victory against European nations on football’s biggest stage.

There is very little history between the two sides. Their only previous meeting ended in a 2-2 draw during an international friendly in November 2009.

Head-to-Head History

The expanded World Cup format has increased hopes of a historic breakthrough for Ivory Coast, who are still chasing a first ever appearance in the knockout stages of the tournament. Even if they fail to take points from Germany tonight, they will still fancy their chances against Curaçao in their final group game.

Ivory Coast also made a winning start to their World Cup campaign, edging Ecuador 1-0 to record a fourth consecutive international victory. The Elephants may not have produced the same fireworks as Germany, but recent wins against highly ranked opponents have strengthened belief within the squad that they can compete at the highest level.

Despite their attacking brilliance, Germany still have defensive concerns to address. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last seven World Cup matches, their longest such streak since 1970. However, Julian Nagelsmann’s side continue to overpower opponents going forward, having scored three or more goals in six of their last ten victories.

Germany arrive in Toronto in devastating form after extending their winning streak to ten matches with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Curaçao. The four time world champions reminded everyone of their attacking quality with another ruthless display, and those seven goals also saw them become the World Cup’s all time leading scorers with 239 goals in tournament history.

Match News and Current Form

Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash between Germany and Ivory Coast in Toronto.