GermanyvsIvory Coast

Germany edged Ivory Coast 2–1. Goalscorers — Germany: D. Undav 68', D. Undav 90'+4; Ivory Coast: F. Kessie 30'.

Germany met Ivory Coast in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 20, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group E, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Germany go in ranked 10th in the FIFA World Ranking to Ivory Coast's 34th — a gap of 24 places that gives Germany the edge on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Germany of UEFA against Ivory Coast of CAF — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup in a period of renewal, aiming to restore their reputation as one of football's superpowers after disappointing group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The four-time champions showed signs of revival as hosts of Euro 2024, playing attractive football before a quarterfinal elimination by Spain.

Ivory Coast are one of Africa's most talented footballing nations, having produced generations of world-class players who have graced the biggest clubs in European football. Les Elephants won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil in dramatic fashion, capping a turbulent tournament with a remarkable comeback after initially being on the brink of elimination.

Germany: Germany are the second-most successful nation in World Cup history with four titles: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast have appeared at three World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014.

The match is scheduled at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 08:00 PM (04:00 PM ET).