- Germany secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, having previously thrashed Curacao in their opening match.
- Ivory Coast took a surprising lead in the 30th minute when Franck Kessie scored, despite Germany's early pressure which included a disallowed goal.
- Germany's manager Julian Nagelsmann made a triple substitution on the hour mark, bringing on Nadiem Amiri, Jamie Leweling, and Deniz Undav to revitalise the team.
- Substitute Deniz Undav scored Germany's equaliser in the 68th minute, expertly converting a volley from a cross delivered by fellow substitute Nadiem Amiri.
- Undav then secured a last-gasp victory for Germany deep into stoppage time, firing home his second goal from a pass by Felix Nmecha to clinch the 2-1 win.
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