CDM 2026 / Germany - Ivory Coast: The official lineups are out

20.06.26 FT World Cup

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The Group E showdown at the 2026 World Cup is ready for kickoff. Germany and Ivory Coast have announced their official starting lineups for a match that could already prove decisive in the race for qualification.

Germany and Ivory Coast face off this Saturday at Toronto’s BMO Field in their second Group E encounter of the 2026 World Cup. After a flying start—Die Mannschaft thrashed Curaçao 7-1 while the Elephants edged out Ecuador 1-0—both teams are set for a top-of-the-table clash.

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The stakes couldn’t be higher: the winner of this encounter will take a giant step toward reaching the round of 16 and could even secure top spot in the group ahead of the final matchday. The choices of Julian Nagelsmann and Emerse Faé are now official for this crucial showdown.

Germany’s official lineup:

Neuer - Kimmich - Tah - Schlotterbeck - Brown - Nmecha - Pavlovic - Sané - Musiala - Wirtz - Havertz

Ivory Coast’s official lineup:

Fofana - Kossounou - Singo - Agbadou - Diallo - Inao Oulai - Kessié - Sangaré - Konan - Diomande - Bonny

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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