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 June 21, 2026. The match, played at a venue in the United States, saw the Germans overturn an early deficit to clinch the win.
Ivory Coast took the lead in the first half through a goal from their captain, but Germany responded with two goals in the second half. The equalizer came from a set piece, and the winning goal was scored by a substitute in the 78th minute.
With this result, Germany tops their group with six points from two matches, having also won their opening game. Ivory Coast, with one point from two games, now faces an uphill battle to advance from the group stage.
The German team, led by coach Julian Nagelsmann, showed resilience and tactical discipline to overcome a physical Ivorian side. The victory extends Germany's strong record in World Cup group stages.
