The Ivory Coast national football team played a fiercely contested match against Germany, on Saturday in Toronto. The Elephants opened the scoring at the half-hour mark thanks to Franck Kessié, on a cross from Yan Diomandé. But the Germans eventually took the lead, with two goals from Deniz Undav, including one at the 68th minute on a cross from Nadiem Amiri. The Elephants' coach, Emerse Faé, expressed his regrets at not having already qualified for the direct elimination phase of the World Cup. The Ivory Coast national football team had beaten Ecuador in their first match, thanks to a goal from Amad Diomandé. The Elephants must now face Curaçao in an attempt to qualify. The match was marked by numerous missed opportunities on both sides, with intense stoppage time. The Germans eventually had the upper hand in the game and the score, with a 2-1 victory. The Ivory Coast national football team must now regroup for their next match. Ivorian fans were disappointed by the defeat, but remain optimistic for the rest of the competition. The match was also marked by the performance of Yan Diomandé, 19, who showed his potential. The Ivory Coast national football team still has chances to qualify, but must now win their next match. The team's players are determined to bounce back from this defeat. The Ivory Coast national football team's next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the competition.