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Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know
Both teams are unbeaten after opening wins, and a victory would put them on six points and clinch early Round of 32 qualification.
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Germany faces the Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium in a pivotal Group E fixture, with the winner securing an early ticket to the Round of 32.
Manager Julian Nagelsmann's Germany enters following a 7-1 dismantling of Curacao, while Ivory Coast manager Emerse Faé's squad arrives after securing a 1-0 victory against Ecuador.
Kai Havertz leads Germany's offense after scoring a brace against Curacao, while Ivory Coast relies on Amad Diallo's counter-attacking threat after his dramatic 90th-minute winner against Ecuador.
A victory propels either side to six points, guaranteeing progression from Group E, while a draw leaves both teams with four points and qualification status undecided.
History between the two nations is limited; this marks only their second meeting since a 2-2 draw in a friendly on November 18, 2009, when Germany hosted.
The national team is the test of strength against the Ivory Coast, although the opponent seems physically superior to it. Only one can keep up in the midfield. Then the Bundestrainer taps on his "Powerbank".
The Dortmunder shines, Leroy Sané has to wait a little longer for the Ballon d'Or, the wife of the Bundestrainer deserves two unofficial assists: the German team in individual criticism.