Undav completes the turnaround: Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto
Germany dig deep at BMO Field as Undav's brace turns the game around against Ivory Coast at the death.
Germany suffered greatly but ultimately came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at Toronto's BMO Field in a thrilling Group E match at the 2026 World Cup. Die Mannschaft battled through an uphill contest at one of the Canadian venues of this 48-team tournament shared between the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Ivory Coast caused a stir by taking the lead in the 30th minute through Franck Kessié, silencing much of the crowd and forcing Germany to chase the game for a long stretch against a determined and well-organised opponent.
Deniz Undav stepped up to change the story. The striker levelled the score in the 68th minute to make it 1-1 and restored belief in a Germany side that had run into a stubborn Ivorian wall in the early stages of the tournament.
With a draw looking the most likely outcome, Undav completed his brace in the 90th minute to finish the comeback and seal a dramatic 2-1 win at the death, sparking German jubilation in Toronto.
With this hard-fought victory, Germany breathe easier and move into a strong position in Group E at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast leave feeling they deserved more and knowing they must pick up points in their next matches to keep their last-16 dream alive.