Germany
Ivory Coast
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Germany hosted Curaçao and secured a dominant 7-1 victory. This win marked another strong performance for the team, further solidifying their reputation in the tournament.
Match statistics (Germany vs Curaçao):
Team Overview
Ivory Coast's last World Cup outing saw them triumph over Ecuador with a narrow 1-0 win. This result keeps their hopes alive in the tournament as they aim to build on this success.
Match statistics (Ivory Coast vs Ecuador):
In a thrilling encounter, Germany overcame a first-half deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast in their World Cup group stage match. After trailing at halftime, the Germans rallied with two late goals from Deniz Undav to clinch the win.
The match began with Ivory Coast taking the lead in the 30th minute through Franck Kessié, who capitalized on a defensive lapse. Despite this setback, Germany maintained a strong presence, dominating possession with 59% and launching a total of 16 shots, 7 of which were on target.
Germany's tactical adjustments at halftime proved crucial. The introduction of fresh legs in the second half, including Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané, injected energy into the attack. Undav equalized in the 68th minute, finishing off a well-worked move assisted by Nadiem Amiri.
As the match approached its conclusion, Germany continued to press forward, ultimately finding the winner in stoppage time when Undav struck again, this time assisted by Felix Nmecha. The home side's persistence paid off, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience.
With this victory, Germany not only secured three vital points but also demonstrated their ability to adapt and overcome adversity, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the tournament.
Germany has shown a dominant form recently, winning their last match against Curaçao with a staggering score of 7-1. This performance highlights their attacking prowess, averaging 7 goals per game in their last outing. In contrast, Ivory Coast secured a narrow victory against Ecuador, winning 1-0, indicating a more defensive approach and lower scoring output with only 1 goal in their last match.
In their last 10 matches, Germany has been prolific, while Ivory Coast has struggled to maintain consistent scoring, which could impact their confidence heading into this matchup.
In their previous encounter on June 20, 2026, Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1, showcasing their ability to score under pressure. Germany's expected goals (xG) of 1.83 in that match indicates they created significant chances, while Ivory Coast's xG of 1.23 suggests they were less effective in front of goal. Additionally, Germany's possession rate of 59% compared to Ivory Coast's 41% demonstrates their control over the game.
Corner kicks were also in favor of Germany, with 8 corners to Ivory Coast's 3, reflecting their attacking intent and ability to apply pressure on the opposition's defense.
Germany is likely to dominate possession and create more goal-scoring opportunities, while Ivory Coast may rely on counter-attacks to exploit any defensive lapses. Tactical adjustments from both sides will be crucial, especially for Ivory Coast to maintain a solid defensive structure while looking for chances on the break.
Germany
2
0
2
Ivory Coast
1
1
0
M. Neuer
G
J. Kimmich
D
J. Tah
D
N. Schlotterbeck
D
N. Brown
D
F. Nmecha
M
A. Pavlovic
M
L. Sane
M
J. Musiala
M
F. Wirtz
M
K. Havertz
F
Y. Fofana
G
G. Doue
D
W. Singo
D
E. Agbadou
D
G. Konan
D
Y. Diomande
M
F. Kessie
M
S. Fofana
M
B. Toure
M
N. Pepe
F
E. Wahi
F
