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Undav Scores Twice as Germany Beats Ivory Coast 2-1, Advances to World Cup Knockout Phase
- On Saturday, June 20, 2026, substitute Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, securing the team's first World Cup knockout spot since 2014.
- Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie opened the scoring in the 30th minute at BMO Field after midfielder Yan Diomande sent a cross to forward Amad Diallo, while Germany had two first-half goals waved off.
- Nadiem Amiri provided the long ball for Undav's 68th-minute equalizer; Undav then rifled a Felix Nmecha feed past goalkeeper Yahia Fofana four minutes into stoppage time.
- Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his 21st World Cup appearance, setting a tournament record, while Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi remained sidelined amid an investigation into alleged betting-related offenses in France.
- Germany faces Ecuador in their final group game on Thursday, while Ivory Coast takes on Curaçao the same day, still seeking their first knockout stage appearance after group exits in 2018 and 2022.
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