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Deniz Undav Scores Twice as Germany Comes From Behind to Beat Ivory Coast

Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages with a second-half comeback victory.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs RCD Espanyol preseason game on 30 July 2022
Brighton and Hove Albion vs RCD Espanyol preseaso…      Deniz Undav    jamesboyes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published June 21, 2026 at 1:32 AM PDT

Germany trailed Ivory Coast before Deniz Undav took over. The striker scored twice in the second half to give Germany a comeback victory and secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages, according to BBC Sport.

Ivory Coast held the lead heading into halftime, putting Germany in an early hole. Undav's two-goal performance erased the deficit and delivered the win the Germans needed to advance.

The result means Germany will move on to the knockout round of the tournament. Details on their next opponent and match date were not immediately available.

Deniz Undav
Deniz Undav      Deniz Undav    Jeollo von VfB-exklusiv.de / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)