Germany Clash With Cote d'Ivoire in High-Stakes World Cup Showdown—Live Score and Match Stats

Germany Clash With Cote d'Ivoire in High-Stakes World Cup Showdown—Live Score and Match Stats

Germany entered Group E at the 2026 World Cup as clear favorites, a reputation they backed up with a dominant 7–1 demolition of minnows Curaçao on the opening matchday.

However, Côte d'Ivoire will pose an entirely different challenge on Saturday, riding high on confidence after claiming a victory of their own against Ecuador. Sitting 33rd in FIFA's world rankings, The Elephants were thoroughly deserving of their triumph in what proved to be a highly entertaining contest, generating 15 shots on goal and recording 39 touches inside the opposing penalty area.

Germany posted an xG of 4.22 against Curaçao, highlighting their ruthless efficiency in attack, but Julian Nagelsmann's side will be wary of an opponent who also defeated France in a pre-tournament friendly ahead of this competition.

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