Germany, Ivory Coast Not Looking Too Far Ahead as Group E Results Come Into Focus
Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany secured its first World Cup knockout berth in 12 years, while Ivory Coast stayed alive for a first advance.
- On Saturday, Germany advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014, defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto as substitute Deniz Undav scored both goals in the second half.
- This victory snaps a streak of World Cup disappointment for the four-time winner, which failed to exit the group stage at Russia 2018 and four years ago in Qatar.
- Franck Kessie gave Ivory Coast an early lead, but the African side could not withstand relentless German pressure in the second half as Undav completed the comeback.
- The Germans will play Ecuador on Thursday in East Rutherford, while The Elephants face Curacao in Philadelphia on Thursday, seeking their first-ever World Cup knockout berth.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann stated Germany must "focus on the next match," while Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae said his team has "destiny in our hands" to reach the knockout stage.
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