Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E, with Deniz Undav scoring twice after coming off the bench. The match begins with Germany seeking an early breakthrough, but Ivory Coast take the lead in the 30th minute when Franck Kessié scores following a period of pressure. Germany equalise in the second half through Undav, who heads home after a substitute’s cross to level the game at 68 minutes. Ivory Coast create several chances late on and nearly regain the lead, but their opportunities fail to change the outcome. As the game enters stoppage time, Undav scores the decisive 94th-minute goal to complete a late comeback. The result sends Germany into the knockout stage; sources also note that the win puts them on six points and that qualification is secured regardless of other Group E results. Multiple reports describe overturned chances in the first half and changes made by Germany’s manager after going behind.