Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: FIFA World Cup 2026 Substitute Undav clinically dispatched the winner from Felix Nmecha’s pass, having earlier cancelled out Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie’s opener by volleying in a Nadiem Amiri cross.
Germany appeared to be heading for a shock defeat before the former Brighton striker’s 60th-minute introduction, but his goals, which put him on nine in 11 games for his country, mean they join USA and Mexico in reaching the knockouts with a game to spare.
Ivory Coast, winners against Ecuador in their opener, were the better side in the first half, inspired by Liverpool target Yaya Diabate, who helped set up Kessie’s goal with a burst of pace and a low cross. However, the defeat means they still have work to do to qualify.