'Shock 0-4 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire' — Germany suffers painful 1-2 comeback loss... Germany secures spot in Round of 32

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Côte d'Ivoire, which had previously defeated South Korea's national football team 4-0 in a friendly match ahead of the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup, suffered a painful comeback loss to Germany.

On the 21st (Korean time), Côte d'Ivoire lost 1-2 to Germany in the Group E second-round match of the tournament held at the Toronto Stadium in Canada. In the FIFA rankings, Côte d'Ivoire is ranked 33rd, while Germany is ranked 10th.

Earlier, Côte d'Ivoire had defeated Ecuador 1-0 and remained in second place in the group with three points (one win, one loss). Côte d'Ivoire is the same team that had previously defeated South Korea's national team 4-0 in a neutral friendly match held in the UK last March.

Germany, which had previously scored seven goals against Curaçao in the first round of the group stage, nearly stumbled against the tough opponent Côte d'Ivoire, but secured their spot in the Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback goal in stoppage time.

Germany controlled the early momentum of the match, maintaining high ball possession and targeting the Côte d'Ivoire goal. However, shots from Kai Havertz (Arsenal) and Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) repeatedly failed to find the net.

Côte d'Ivoire did not miss their one decisive opportunity and struck with precision. In the 30th minute of the first half, a cross from the left flank was connected by Ahmad Diallo (Manchester United) with a shot in front of the goal, but it was deflected by a defender's tackle. Frank Kessié (Al-Ahli) then finished the play.

After conceding the first goal, Germany intensified their attack. In the 15th minute of the second half, they deployed their tactical card by simultaneously substituting Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) and Dennis Undav (Stuttgart), along with a third player.

Julian Nagelsmann's tactical move paid off. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Undav, who rushed into the box following a cross from Amiri on the right flank, equalized the score.

With the score tied 1-1, both teams engaged in a fierce battle, striving to break the balance. Then, in stoppage time, Germany dramatically reversed the outcome. Undav, receiving a pass from Felix Nmecha (Dortmund), scored a dramatic goal in the 4th minute of stoppage time. The match ultimately ended with a 2-1 victory for Germany.

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