Germany are through to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a remarkable comeback victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav delivering two crucial goals to overturn a 1-0 deficit and seal a 2-1 win.

Undav came off the bench to rescue his side in what is becoming a recurring theme at this tournament — the impact substitute who changes the course of a match in the blink of an eye. His double gave Germany all three points when the result had looked far from certain.

Having gone behind, Germany faced an uphill task, but Undav's decisive intervention ensured Die Mannschaft advanced from the group stage with their place in the knockout rounds confirmed.

The result underlines Germany's strength in depth, with Undav making his mark without even starting the match. His ability to influence the game from the bench has proven to be one of his manager's most reliable weapons throughout the competition.

Ivory Coast, despite the defeat, produced enough in the contest to remind observers of their quality, but Germany's resilience and the sharpness of their second-half substitute ultimately proved the difference between the two sides.