The Germany vs Ivory Coast head-to-head results in their last match clearly highlight the competitive rivalry between the European and African giants.
Germany and the Ivory Coast face off in the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BMO Field in Canada on Saturday, 20 June 2026. The showdown kicks off at 22:00 (SAST).
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Head-to-Head Analysis
According to their head-to-head history, Germany and the Ivory Coast have faced each other just once.
The Germany vs Ivory Coast fixture saw over 3.5 goals, with each side scoring twice in their last encounter.
Judging from their World Cup squads and their style of football, football enthusiasts can expect over 1.5 goals in their upcoming match. Both Germany and the Ivory Coast selected attack-minded players for the forthcoming global showpiece.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last encounter between Germany and the Ivory Coast.
Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast held a star-studded Germany to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling international friendly at the Fubball Arena Munchen on 18 November 2009.
Lukas Podolski put on a stellar performance in the thriller, scoring two goals in front of over 33,000 fans. Podolski put the Germans ahead in the 12th minute. The hosts went into the break leading 1-0.
However, the Ivorians pulled up their socks in the second half and managed to unlock the solid German defence. Emmanuel Eboué levelled the score in the 57th minute.
Seydou Doumbia then silenced the home crowd when he scored the Ivory Coast’s second goal in the 85th minute. With just a few seconds before the end of the match, Germany won a penalty. Podolski confidently equalised from the spot kick in the 90+3 minute.
Who Are the Key Players in the German Squad?
Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Lennart Karl are some of the key players in Julian Nagelsmann’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
All eyes will be on Wirtz, who plays for Liverpool in the Premier League. The talented midfielder recently found his feet in the Premier League and is expected to score and also create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Musiala, who has been battling an injury, featured in crucial Bayern Munich fixtures towards the end of the season. The star can unlock any defence with his intelligent runs and passes, and has an eye for a goal.
Karl is young and fearless. The Bayern Munich forward proved his worth in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League in the 2025/26 season.
Karl netted five goals and provided five assists in 26 Bundesliga appearances. He also scored four goals and provided two assists in the Champions League.
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Key Players in the Ivory Coast Squad
Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande are the key players in the Ivory Coast squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Manchester United star and the RB Leipzig clinical finisher lead Emerse Fae’s attack in the forthcoming global showpiece.
Diallo scored two goals and provided three assists in 32 Premier League appearances in the 2025/26 season. He was also the Ivory Coast’s star performer at the AFCON in Morocco, scoring and assisting in crucial matches.
Diomande took the Bundesliga by storm in the 2025/26 season. The rising footballer scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 33 appearances in the colours of RB Leipzig.
The squad also consists of talented footballers, including Désiré Doué‘s brother, Guéla Doué. Guéla plays as a right back for Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
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For a live score of the Germany vs Ivory Coast fixture and a detailed match timeline, including scorers, cards, and substitutions, visit our live scores page.
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