Kessié scores but Undav's late double sinks Ivory Coast

Germany 2–1 Ivory Coast: Undav breaks hearts in stoppage time

You were eight minutes plus stoppage time from the knockout rounds. Franck Kessié put Ivory Coast ahead in the 29th minute in Toronto, and the Elephants held that lead deep into the second half (1)(5). Germany equalized through substitute Deniz Undav in the 68th minute, then Undav struck again in the 93rd to snatch a 2–1 win (3)(4)(9). The result sends Germany through to the last 16 for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2014, while Ivory Coast go into the final group match needing a result (6).

Kessié scored, Fofana kept them in it

Franck Kessié fired Ivory Coast into the lead just before the half-hour mark, finishing clinically to stun the Germans (5)(9). Yahia Fofana produced a string of saves to protect the advantage as Germany pushed for an equalizer. Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande both started and carried threat on the break, but the late collapse was cruel (10)(11)(12).

What it means for the group

Germany top Group E with six points and are through. Ivory Coast, on three points after the opening win over Ecuador, now face a decisive final group match. A win likely sends you through; anything less and the calculators come out. Ecuador's result elsewhere in the group will also shape the math.

Fan reactions

The mood among Ivory Coast supporters is a mix of pride and devastation. The Kessié goal thread was euphoric, but the stoppage-time winner from Undav drew an outpouring of heartbreak on r/soccer. Fans are pointing to Fofana's heroics and wondering what might have been if the Elephants had held on for even five more minutes. Germany qualify for the knockouts after wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast