Germany vs Ivory Coast: World Cup knockout berth at stake in Group E showdown

Germany and Ivory Coast face off in Toronto on Saturday in a pivotal Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams won their opening games, meaning the victor will secure a place in the knockout stage. Germany have not reached the round of 16 since winning their fourth World Cup title in 2014, a drought they aim to end.

Germany enter the match with an unchanged starting XI. Kai Havertz leads the attack again, supported by Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Leroy Sané. The defense features Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich, with Manuel Neuer in goal. Ivory Coast also field a familiar lineup, with Amad Diallo joining the attack alongside Ange-Yoan Bonny and Christ Inao Oulai. The midfield includes Franck Kessié and Ibrahim Sangaré.

Ivory Coast lineup (4-4-2): Yahia Fofana; Ghislain Konan, Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou; Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Yan Diomande, Amad Diallo; Ange-Yoan Bonny, Christ Inao Oulai. Germany lineup (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown; Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha; Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sané; Kai Havertz.