Germany edged out Ivory Coast 2-1 in a Group E thriller at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Serge Gnabry's quick strike in the 22nd minute gave the Germans an early lead, before Franck Kessié's penalty equalized in the 58th minute. Serge Gnabry secured the win with a second goal in the 75th minute, sending Germany to the top of the group and putting pressure on the other contenders.