Germany players walk on the pitch before the match on June 20, 2026
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Reuters

Germany thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opener and would be confirmed as group winners if they defeat Ivory Coast and Ecuador fail to beat Curacao in Kansas City.

Progressing to the knockout round would be a relief for the Germans who astonishingly have failed to reach that stage since they won their fourth World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team had to be prepared for Ivory Coast’s athleticism.

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