The match takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Toronto.
Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2014 after missing two tournaments. Under coach Emerse Faé, the team appears much more solid – in African qualifying, they did not concede a single goal. Their victory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is seen as the starting point for the resurgence.
Germany enters the tournament as the favorite, but the “Elephants” recently turned heads with a 2-1 friendly win over France. The offense around Amad Diallo and Evan Guessan is considered fast and versatile. In midfield, Frank Kessié and Seko Fofana provide stability.
Source: 24tv.ua
