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Deniz Undav scored twice in stoppage time to overturn a 1‑0 deficit and guide Germany to a 2‑1 victory, securing their place in the knockout phase.
A dramatic second‑half comeback sees Germany defeat Ivory Coast 2-1, securing a knockout‑stage berth while Ivory Coast continues its search for its first World Cup knockout appearance.
The opening match of Group E at the 2026 World Cup unfolded in Philadelphia, where Ivory Coast faced Ecuador amid a backdrop of European club experience and fitness concerns.