Germany secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The match took place at a venue yet to be specified in the tournament schedule.
Ivory Coast took an early lead, but Germany equalized before halftime and scored the winning goal in the second half. The result confirmed Germany's progression to the knockout stage, while Ivory Coast's fate in the tournament remains uncertain pending other group results.
This victory marks Germany's second win in the group stage, following their earlier performance in the tournament. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
