Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts

Germany edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in the final minutes of their World Cup 2026 Group B clash, turning a tight contest into a victory that guarantees their progression to the knockout stage after a 7-1 opening win over Curaçao earlier. Germany opened Group B with a dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao. The large margin highlighted their attacking intent early in the 2026 World Cup. In their second group fixture, Germany faced a resilient Ivory Coast side. The contest proved far tighter than the opening game, with both teams trading chances.

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The match remained deadlocked deep into the second half. Neither side could break the stalemate as the clock approached the final minutes. Germany finally broke the deadlock in stoppage time, netting a second goal to lead 2-1. The decisive strike secured the win for the Germans.

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This late breakthrough mirrors previous German matches where they have scored in the closing stages. Such timing has become a recurring feature of their tournament performances. With the 2-1 result, Germany clinched a place in the World Cup knockout phase. The victory ensures they advance regardless of other group outcomes.