Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, reaches knockout stage (opens in new tab)

Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at Toronto Stadium on Saturday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E match, securing a place in the Round of 32 after two group games. Franck Kessié put Ivory Coast ahead in the 30th minute after Yan Diomande’s work down the left and Amad Diallo’s blocked attempt, before substitute Deniz Undav equalized in the 68th minute and scored the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Germany had two first-half goals ruled out, including an Aleksandar ...