Germany and Ivory Coast face off in their second match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, knowing that victory for either side will secure a place in the knockout stages.
Germany come into the game top of Group E after a 7-1 demolition of minnows Curaçao in their first match, while Ivory Coast battled to a narrow 1-0 win against Ecuador to get their tournament off to a winning start.
Both sides are level on three points, with Germany leading the standings owing to a superior goal difference. Julian Nagelsmann’s side became the leading all-time scorers in the competition following the win, scoring 239 goals in the tournament.
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Manchester United forward Amad Diallo came off the bench to score the only goal for the Elephants, gifting them all three points and hope of making it to the knockout stages.
The Ivorians have only won one World Cup fixture against European opposition, making this fixture a crucial one in their quest to progress into the latter stages of the competition. Germany have also lost just one match against African nations – winning five and drawing another two in the process.
Germany, who are the 10th ranked nation by FIFA globally, have won the World Cup four times in their history (1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014). They have failed to make it past the Group stages in the last two editions, and they are looking to correct that here.
Ivory Coast on the other hand are making their fourth appearance at a World Cup since making their debut in 2006. They are yet to make it past the Group stage, with this edition looking like the perfect opportunity to do so.
Their last Group game is against lowly-ranked Curaçao and a win there could be all they need to make history by qualifying for the knockout stages.
Here we have a look at both sides and offer our predicted outcome for the highly anticipated clash.
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What time does Germany vs Ivory Coast start?
The game kicks off at 11PM E.A.T at the BMO Field
Germany vs Ivory Coast team news
After the convincing display against Curaçao, the Germans are unlikely to change their squad ahead of this match. Kai Havertz scored a brace in the opener and will continue to lead the attacking line here.
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retains his spot between the sticks, with the pair of Nico Schlotterbeck and Jonathan Tah positioned in front of him in the heart of the German defense.
Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane all started against Curaçao and are expected to retain their spots in the starting XI. Denis Undav will have to settle for an appearance off the bench just as in the last match.
For the Ivorians, it should only make sense to bring Diallo into the starting XI after rescuing them off the bench to score the winning goal against Ecuador. This could see striker Elye Wahi relegated to the bench.
Other than that, there are no other changes expected from the Ivorian lineup.
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Germany vs Ivory Coast head-to-head and current form
This match has the potential to be a blockbuster of an encounter, with both nations coming into the fixture on the back of impressive streaks.
Both teams have won all of their last five matches in all competitions, meaning only one can maintain their winning streak here. The Ivorians have scored 10 goals in their last five matches – conceding just once.
Meanwhile, the Germans have scored 19 times in a similar number of matches, but their defense has been inconsistent – conceding six times in the process.
Current form:
Germany – WWWWW
Ivory Coast – WWWWW
Germany vs Ivory Coast previous games
- Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast (November 18, 2009)
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Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction
Many would be confident of a Germany win here but it will not be as easy as that. Naglesmann’s side does boast more World Cup experience than their opponents, but in terms of squad talent – there is not too much separating these sides.
Both have shown their attacking prowess in recent weeks, and we can expect at least a goal from each nation. The odds favor a win for Germany, but the Ivorians should not be overlooked either.
Prediction – Both teams to score
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