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C么te d'Ivoire loses to Germany in late World Cup 2026 match
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Germany defeated C么te d'Ivoire 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 match. Germany started with strong possession, but an early goal was disallowed due to a foul. C么te d'Ivoire then capitalized on a defensive error in the 30th minute, with Franck Kessi茅 scoring to give them a 1-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, C么te d'Ivoire had chances to extend their lead, but Chris Inao's shot in the 52nd minute was off target. Germany's coach made substitutions at the hour mark, bringing in Deniz Undav and Nadiem Amiri. This proved effective, as Deniz Undav equalized in the 68th minute with an assist from Nadiem Amiri. Despite several decisive saves by Yahia Fofana, Deniz Undav scored his second goal in the 90+4 minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Germany. C么te d'Ivoire, also known as the Elephants, will play Cura莽ao in their third group stage match for qualification.
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