2026 World Cup / Germany vs. Ivory Coast: likely lineups

20.06.26 FT World Cup

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The highly anticipated clash between Germany and Ivory Coast is fast approaching in Group E of the 2026 World Cup. Check out the likely starting elevens from Julian Nagelsmann and Emerse Faé for this showdown between two teams that came out victorious on opening day.

Germany and Ivory Coast meet for a top-of-the-table showdown in Group E of the 2026 World Cup. Both sides opened their campaigns with wins and now face off at Toronto Stadium, each aiming to seize control of the group and edge closer to qualification.

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Die Mannschaft arrive after an offensive masterclass against Curaçao (7-1), while the Elephants secured a precious win over Ecuador (1-0) thanks to a late goal from Amad Diallo. This encounter, however, promises to be a much more evenly matched battle between two ambitious nations.

Probable Germany lineup: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlović, Nmecha; Sané, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.

Probable Ivory Coast lineup: Fofana; Doué, Singo, Agbadou, Konan; Amad Diallo, Seko Fofana, Kessié, Diomandé; Wahi, Pépé.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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