World Cup 2026: Deniz Undav makes his mark in World Cup history!

Deniz Undav has written his name into the World Cup record books with a stellar showing in Germany’s second group match against Côte d’Ivoire.

The forward’s performance saw him become only the sixth player in tournament history to register at least three goals and two assists across his opening two matches. The exclusive list includes some of the game’s most illustrious names: Max Morlock (1954), Gerd Müller (1970), Grzegorz Lato (1974), Preben Elkjær (1986), and Karim Benzema (2014).

Undav’s inclusion among such legends is a testament to his explosive start to the tournament. With Germany already on the brink of qualification, his form will be crucial as they look to go deep into the competition. The 28‑year‑old is not just making up the numbers; he is making history. And if his opening games are anything to go by, he may not be finished yet.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.