C么te d'Ivoire announces starting lineup against Germany for 2026 World Cup
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C么te d'Ivoire has revealed its starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup match against Germany. Following a 1-0 victory in their first match against Ecuador, the Elephants aim for another win to advance closer to the round of 16. Coach Emerse Fa茅 has selected a strong team, with Yahia Fofana in goal. The defense will include Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ghislain Konan. Captain Franck Kessi茅 will lead the midfield alongside Ibrahim Sangar茅, Christ Inao, and Seko Fofana. The attack will feature Yan Diomand茅, Ange-Yoan Bonny, and Amad Diallo, focusing on speed and impact to challenge the German defense.
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C么te d'Ivoire took an early lead against Germany with a goal from captain Franck Kessi茅. The play began with Yan Diomand茅 on the left flank, who delivered a dangerous cross into the German penalty area. Amad Diallo's close-range shot was blocked by Nathaniel Brown in front of Manuel Neuer, but the ball rebounded to Kessi茅. The Ivorian captain, positioned at the edge of the six-yard box, capitalized on the opportunity, scoring past the German goalkeeper. This goal rewarded Emerse Fa茅's team, with Yan Diomand茅 and Amad Diallo once again playing crucial roles, following their decisive contributions in the previous match against Ecuador.
SeneNews will provide live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Germany and Ivory Coast. The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM Dakar time at BMO Field. The broadcast will include live scores, team compositions, and real-time updates on goals, substitutions, and cards. Julian Nagelsmann is the coach for Germany, and Emerse Fae is the coach for Ivory Coast. The starting lineups include Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, and Kai Havertz for Germany, and Yahia Fofana, Franck Kessi茅, and Ange-Yoan Bonny for Ivory Coast.
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