Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire
Germany
Côte d'Ivoire
Germany 2–1 Côte d'Ivoire
In one of the group stage's most striking early results, Côte d'Ivoire defeated Germany 1-0 in a performance that was compact, disciplined, and ruthlessly efficient. The beautiful game does not always reward the beautiful team.
Germany picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Germany end of the standings.
Côte d'Ivoire Stun Germany 1-0 to Open World Cup 2026 Campaign in Perfect Fashion
In one of the group stage's most striking early results, Côte d'Ivoire defeated Germany 1-0 in a performance that was compact, disciplined, and ruthlessly efficient. The beautiful game does not always reward the beautiful team.
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- 46'off: Nico Schlotterbeck
- 60'off: Jamal Musiala
- 60'off: Aleksandar Pavlovic
- 60'off: Leroy Sané
- 68'assist: Nadiem Amiri
- 75'off: Amad Diallo
- 75'off: Ibrahim Sangaré
- 75'off: Ange-Yoan Bonny
- 82'off: Wilfried Singo
- 85'off: Kai Havertz
- 85'off: Yan Diomande
- 90+4'assist: Felix Nmecha
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 |  United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire?
The match finished 2-1 to Germany.
Who won Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire?
Germany won the match 2-1.
When did Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Germany beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a Germany win at 56% probability, and the pick landed. Both teams scored in the match, extending Germany's recent run; they had failed to keep a clean sheet across their last five outings. Côte d'Ivoire offered resistance but could not find an equaliser in the closing stages. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Germany maintained top position in the group with this win, extending their advantage. The result underlined their attacking potency but exposed defensive vulnerabilities that could prove costly in knockout stages. Côte d'Ivoire remained second but the loss tightened the gap; they stayed in contention for progression. Both sides showed BTTS tendencies, suggesting attacking football in this group.
Germany v Côte d'Ivoire · World Cup 2026 · 20/06/2026, 21:00:00