Group Stage drama: Germany 2, Ivory Coast 1 - narrow victory unfolds

Germany edged past Ivory Coast in a closely contested Group Stage encounter. Playing at the stadium, Germany controlled proceedings in an intense battle. The 2-1 scoreline highlighted the fine margins between the sides, with tactical battles defining the encounter.

Player Performances

Germany

#4Jonathan Tah

90'

7.7

#6Joshua Kimmich

90'

7.6

#23Felix Nmecha

90'1 A

8.2

#17Florian Wirtz

90'

7.8

#20Nadiem Amiri

30'1 A

7.2

#26Deniz Undav

30'2 G

8.7

Ivory Coast

#26Christ Inao Oulaï

90'

7.5

#18Ibrahim Sangaré

75'

7.3