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How Germany managed to overturn deficit versus Ivory Coast and snatch late win

Germany needed a stoppage-time winner from substitute Deniz Undav to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and progress to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014. A look at how Die Mannschaft managed to turn things around in Toronto.

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Ivory Coach boss says experience made the difference in World Cup defeat to Germany

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said he ⁠was frustrated by the team's 2-1 defeat to Germany in a close World Cup encounter ‌that he put down to a lack of experience, but took ‌pride in the fight shown by his ‌players.

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Julian Nagelsmann claims Germany deserved comeback win against Ivory Coast

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team's 2-1 ⁠comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday was deserved as the nation secured their first ‌World Cup knockout-stage berth since they won the title in ‌2014.

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Undav the hero as last-gasp Germany edge Ivory Coast and progress to knockouts

A Deniz Undav double off the bench secured a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto and sealed Germany’s place in the knockout stages of the World Cup (WC) for the first time since their victorious campaign in 2014. 

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A closer look at Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo: Ivory Coast's game changers

Record-setting dribbles, pinpoint ball control, and relentless pressure: Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo delivered a true statistical masterclass in the Ivory Coast's win over Ecuador on Sunday. We took a closer look at the Elephants’ wingers’ display, which perfectly set the Ivorian team up ahead of their clash with Germany on Saturday.

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World Cup LIVE: Japan thrash Tunisia in Group F after Curacao hold off Ecuador

The second round of group-stage action continues on Saturday, with the Netherlands, Germany and Japan among the sides taking to the field. As always, follow all the key moments from today's four games with our live tracker!

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Nagelsmann warns against Ivory Coast speed ahead of Group E clash

Germany are expecting a challenging foot race ⁠in their next World Cup match against a speedy Ivory Coast side, coach Julian Nagelsmann said ‌on Friday.

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'We are not Germany': Ecuador coach urges caution ahead of Curacao match

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece sought on ⁠Friday to distance his team from Germany's 7-1 demolition of Curacao, urging focus and respect ‌ahead of a must-win World Cup clash against the Caribbean ‌side.

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Ivory Coast 'coming to beat' Germany, says coach Emerse Fae

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said on Friday his team are ⁠heading into their World Cup showdown with Germany with one thing on their mind, and saving face is not it.

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Manuel Neuer to retire from German national team again after World Cup

Germany's veteran keeper Manuel Neuer will return to international retirement after the World Cup, having returned to the team only for the tournament, he said on Thursday.

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Elye Wahi granted visa to enter Canada, could be ready for Ivory Coast meeting with Germany

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been authorised to enter Canada for his country's second World Cup match against Germany, after initially being denied a visa over reported spot-fixing allegations, a source close to the player said on Thursday.

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Germany defender Antonio Rudiger happy to be cast as villain during World Cup

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger is happy being cast as the villain amid ⁠criticism of his on-pitch behaviour and said on Wednesday that controversy generates clicks and any publicity was good publicity.

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Germany's Kimmich remaining grounded after emphatic opening win over Curacao

Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao for their World Cup opener has triggered ⁠a wave of enthusiasm among success-starved fans, but captain Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday the team needed their next two group matches ‌to see exactly where they stand.

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Julian Nagelsmann wants Germany to keep motoring on after big victory at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest ⁠on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he ‌knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into ‌the tournament.

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Germany's thumping win over Curacao first step in quest to repair damaged World Cup reputation

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with ⁠players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.

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Curacao have no reason to be ashamed after Germany defeat, insists Dick Advocaat

The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast ⁠following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday ‌and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, ‌coach Dick Advocaat said.

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Germany put seven past debutants Curacao to get World Cup campaign off to flying start

Four-time FIFA World Cup (WC) winners Germany started their 2026 campaign by storming to an emphatic 7-1 win over Curacao, who showed some early promise on their debut on the world stage before slumping to a heavy defeat.

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Smallest country in World Cup history: Curacao out to stun heavyweights Germany

444 km². 160,000 inhabitants. A national team only recognised by FIFA since 2011. And yet, on Sunday, June 14th, Curacao’s Blue Wave will step onto the pitch at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to face Germany, in what will be the Caribbean island’s very first World Cup match. An image that would have seemed utterly unthinkable just 10 years ago.

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World Cup LIVE: Germany, Cote d'Ivoire and Sweden enjoy wins on day four

After the busiest day at the World Cup so far on Saturday, the action returned on a fascinating Sunday with another four matches. Catch up on each moment as it happened with our day four live blog.

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The return of Manuel Neuer: A comeback story 709 days in the making

Ahead of Germany's World Cup opener against debutants Curacao, the comeback of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is the talk of the town.

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Germany defenders Tah and Schlotterbeck not taking Curacao lightly but feeling confident

Curacao should not be underestimated when Germany take on the Caribbean ⁠islanders in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, but the four-time champions will make a winning start ‌to the tournament, Germany defender Jonathan Tah said on Thursday.

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Football Spirit: From a 60-year curse to hope - England & Germany stand on brink of new eras

60 years of suffering and waiting on one side, and the effort to revive past glory on the other. The second episode of Flashscore's four-part series called Football Spirit presents the stories of two of the eight biggest favourites for the upcoming World Cup – England and Germany.

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Mauricio Pochettino still sees positives despite United States' defeat to Germany

The United States were dealt a 2-1 defeat by ⁠Germany in their final warm-up friendly ahead of the World Cup, but ‌head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was impressed by ‌the character shown by his side.

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Germany claim narrow win over USA in sides' final World Cup warm-up

The USA put in a solid performance despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, marking the co-hosts’ 11th successive meeting with European sides without victory.