“A strong defensive display helped Mexico protect their advantage until full time”
Germany secured a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in an exciting Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ivory Coast started strongly and took the lead, putting pressure on Germany early in the game. Their defense remained solid in the first half, making it difficult for Germany to find chances.
In the second half, Germany improved their performance and began to control the game. They managed to score the equalizer and later found the winning goal to complete a strong comeback.
With this win, Germany collected six points from two matches, following their dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao. The result puts them in a strong position to qualify for the next round.
Ivory Coast, who earlier defeated Ecuador 1-0, will now need a good result in their next match against Curaçao to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Germany will face Ecuador in their final group match, where a win could confirm their place at the top of Group E.