Germany edges Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in their second group-stage match at the 2025 World Cup at BMO Field. Franck Kessié gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 30th minute, and that advantage held through halftime. Germany had two goals disallowed for fouls in the first half, with efforts from Aleksandar Pavlović in the 22nd minute and Florian Wirtz in the 39th minute ruled out. Deniz Undav equalized in the 68th minute, finishing a cross from Nadiem Amiri. Undav completed the comeback in the fourth minute of stoppage time, scoring the winner that sent Germany through. The result lifted Germany to six points and secured their place in the round of 32, while Ivory Coast remained on three points, sitting second in the group.