Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Germany wins

Thanh Vinh•June 20, 2026 09:14

The match between Germany and Ivory Coast at 03:00 on June 21, 2026, at BMO Field is the focus of attention as the European representatives face off against the physical strength of the Ivory Coast side.

Virtue2 - 1Ivory CoastEnd
  • 0'The match has started.

    Germany hosts Ivory Coast.

  • 30 minutesGOAL! Ivory Coast (0-1)

    30th minute:F. Kessie(Ivory Coast) scored. Score: 0 - 1.

  • 46'Substitution

    46th minute (Germany): N. Schlotterbeck comes on to replace A. Rudiger.

  • 60'Substitution

    60th minute (Germany): L. Sane comes on to replace J. Leweling.

  • 60'Substitution

    60th minute (Germany): J. Musiala comes on to replace D. Undav.

  • 60'Substitution

    60th minute (Germany): A. Pavlovic comes on to replace N. Amiri.

  • 68'GOAL! Germany (1-1)

    68th minute:D. Undav(Germany) scored (assist: N. Amiri). Score: 1 - 1.

  • 75'Substitution

    75th minute (Ivory Coast): A. Bonny comes on to replace E. Guessand.

  • 75'Substitution

    75th minute (Ivory Coast): I. Sangare comes on to replace S. Fofana.

  • 75'Substitution

    75th minute (Ivory Coast): A. Diallo comes on to replace S. Adingra.

  • 82'Substitution

    82nd minute (Ivory Coast): W. Singo comes on to replace G. Doue.

  • 85'Substitution

    85th minute (Ivory Coast): Y. Diomande comes on to replace N. Pepe.

  • 85'Substitution

    85th minute (Germany): K. Havertz comes on to replace L. Goretzka.

  • 90+4'GOAL! Germany (2-1)

    90+4th minute:D. Undav(Germany) scored (assist: F. Nmecha). Score: 2 - 1.

  • KTFinal score: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast

    The match ended with a score of 2-1.

Updated at 05:02 on June 21, 2026

The main showdown at BMO Field

At 3:00 AM on June 21, 2026, BMO Field will become the focal point of world football as Germany faces Ivory Coast in a World Cup group stage match. This is the opening game for both teams in this tournament, where every point is crucial for their ambitions to advance further.

Analyze the form and standing of both teams.

Germany entered the tournament as one of the top contenders for the championship. Although there haven't been any official matches in the new season to assess specific statistics, the German team is always known for its disciplined play, experience, and superior control of the game. Their goal is nothing less than a full three points to assert their dominance.

On the other side of the pitch, Ivory Coast represents the strong resurgence of African football. With a squad of players possessing excellent physical fitness and a high ability to create breakthroughs in one-on-one situations, this team is ready to surprise any major opponent. Maintaining their formation and utilizing fast counter-attacks will be key for Ivory Coast to seek a favorable result against their strong opponent.

Team situation and expected lineup

Good news for both coaches as the injury lists are now clean. Both Germany and Ivory Coast have their strongest squads available for this opening match. This allows both teams to implement their optimal tactical plans without worrying about the absence of key players.

In-depth analysis and prediction of results

Based on expert analysis, Germany has a slight advantage with a predicted win probability of around 35%. However, the possibility of a draw is also assessed at a similar level (35%), indicating a high degree of caution from both sides on opening day. Ivory Coast has approximately a 30% chance of causing an upset at BMO Field.

Notably, experts predict this could be an open game. A scenario where Germany wins and the match has two or more goals (over 1.5 goals) is highly favored. The combination of European composure and the wildness of African football promises to deliver a spectacular performance for fans worldwide.

Forecast:Germany won.

Team lineup updated at 02:27 on June 21, 2026

Official lineup

Virtue

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachJulian Nagelsmann

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Manuel Neuer (G)
  • 6. Joshua Kimmich (D)
  • 4. Jonathan Tah (D)
  • 15. Nico Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 18. Nathaniel Brown (D)
  • 23. Felix Nmecha (M)
  • 5. Aleksandar Pavlovicć (M)
  • 19. Leroy Sané (M)
  • 10. Jamal Musiala (M)
  • 17. Florian Wirtz (M)
  • 7. Kai Havertz (F)

Substitutes:

  • 21. Alexander Nubel
  • 12. Oliver Baumann
  • 24. Malick Thiaw
  • 3. Waldemar Anton
  • 2. Antonio Rüdiger
  • 22. David Raum
  • 25. Assan Ouédraogo
  • 9. Jamie Leweling
  • 20. Nadiem Amiri
  • 13. Pascal Groß
  • 8. Leon Goretzka
  • 16. Angelo Stiller
  • 14. Maximilian Beier
  • 11. Nick Woltemade
  • 26. Deniz Undav

Ivory Coast

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachEmerse Fae

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Yahia Fofana (G)
  • 5. Wilfried Singo (D)
  • 7. Odilon Kossounou (D)
  • 20. Emmanuel Agbadou (D)
  • 3. Ghislain Konan (D)
  • 15. Amad Diallo (M)
  • 8. Franck Kessié (M)
  • 18. Ibrahim Sangaré (M)
  • 11. Yan Diomande (M)
  • 9. Ange-Yoan Bonny (F)
  • 26. Christ Inao Oulaï (F)

Substitutes:

  • 23. Alban Lafont
  • 16. Mohamed Koné
  • 13. Christopher Operi
  • 2. Ousmane Diomande
  • 17. Guéla Doué
  • 21. Evan Ndicka
  • 24. Bazoumana Touré
  • 4. Jean Michaël Seri
  • 25. Parfait Guiagon
  • 6. Seko Fofana
  • 10. Simon Adendra
  • 14. Oumar Diakité
  • 12. Elye Wahi
  • 19. Nicolas Pépé
  • 22. Evann Guessand

Thanh Vinh