MEXICO – Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group E match, booking their place in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the tournament in 2014. Ivory Coast took the lead shortly after the first hydration break when captain Franck Kessie beat Manuel Neuer, after Germany had an earlier goal ruled out.

The Germans turned the match around in the second half through substitute Deniz Undav, who scored the equaliser before netting the winning goal in stoppage time. Germany, despite having another goal by Kai Havertz disallowed, finished top of Group E with six points and advanced to the last 32, while Ivory Coast remain on three points after two matches.

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