Germany produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Côte d’Ivoire 2–1 in a thrilling encounter marked by intensity, tactical battles, and late drama.

The Elephants started the match strongly, taking a deserved lead and controlling long spells of the first half. Their compact defensive structure and quick transitions troubled the German side, who struggled to find rhythm in the final third.

At half-time, Côte d’Ivoire led 1–0 and looked confident of maintaining their advantage. However, the second half told a completely different story.

Germany returned with far more urgency and attacking intent. The introduction of Deniz Undav proved decisive, as the forward changed the tempo of the match with his movement and finishing ability. His impact sparked a full German comeback.

Undav eventually scored twice, turning the game on its head and giving Germany a 2–1 lead. Côte d’Ivoire, despite fighting hard until the end, were unable to respond to the late pressure from the hosts.

In the closing stages, Germany managed the game effectively, taking advantage of an Ivorian lapse in concentration to secure the winning goal and complete the comeback.

The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought 2–1 victory for Germany, while Côte d’Ivoire were left to regret missed opportunities after a strong first-half performance.