The Ivory Coast national football team showed a convincing face against Germany, but ultimately lost 2-1 on June 20, 2026.

What happened?

The Ivory Coast team led the score thanks to Kessie's opener, but Germany turned the situation around in the end. Deniz Undav scored two goals in stoppage time, which destroyed the hopes of the Ivory Coast team.

Why it matters for the Ivory Coast team?

The Ivory Coast team showed great physical quality, particularly in the duels, and created opportunities on the counter. They won 49 duels, four more than Germany.

What comes next?

The Ivory Coast team will face Curacao on June 25, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-25 | Curacao | Away |

The Ivory Coast team can still believe in their chances of qualifying for the next round. They have a deep team and talented players like Yan Diomande, who delivered a high-quality performance against Germany.