Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGeorge SessionsSaturday 20 June 2026 23:28 BSTGermany's Deniz Undav celebrates after scoring his second goal (AP)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.In fullGermany vs Ivory Coast LIVE: Deniz Undav breaks underdog hearts with 94th-minute winnerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in