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Citizen Digital
… But the Elephants remain in a strong position to advance and could book Ivory Coast's first ever ticket to the World Cup knockout with a decisive win over Curacao next week. …
Germany's ambitions beyond World Cup knockouts, says NagelsmannCitizen Digital
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock Ecuador By AFP June 21, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ivory Coast's goalkeeper Yahia Fofana concedes his team's second goal dur …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… Japan at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026. [AFP] Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday as a heroic goalkeeping performance helped tiny Curacao …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… Germany thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opener and would be confirmed as Group E winners if they defeat Ivory Coast in Toronto 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 …
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face DutchCitizen Digital
… The Elephants final group stage match is against Curacao in the United States on June 25.
Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with GermanyCitizen Digital
… In the lead-up to Germany's opener against Curacao, Klopp was critical of Nagelsmann's starting line-up. …
'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibeCitizen Digital
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare By AFP June 14, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's defender #18 Nathaniel Brown (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his …
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scareCitizen Digital
… Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Curacao at Houston Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. …
Neuer to start for Germany in fifth World CupThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGermany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday. …
Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in World Cup group matchThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale. …
Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in USGermany crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said winning the World Cup is the only way to silence sceptics of his side as they prepare to face Paraguay in the last-32. Despite topping Group E, Germany's loss to Ecuador has raised doubts about their tournament prospects.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and has "huge potential" going forward.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nicolas Pepe scored twice to lead Ivory Coast to a 2-0 victory over Curacao on Thursday, securing the team's first World Cup knockout appearance and eliminating Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history after beating Curacao 2-0, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and will face the runner-up from Group I in the last-32.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side face a disadvantage as World Cup group winners because they will learn their last-32 opponents less than 48 hours before the match, with group winners waiting until the end of the opening round on Saturday to discover which third-place side they face.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams and the return of third-place sides to the knockout stage has created situations where teams could benefit from drawing their final group matches, echoing concerns from the 1982 "disgrace of Gijon" when West Germany and Austria colluded against Algeria.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Germany has high ambitions beyond the knockout stage after the team's comeback victory against Ivory Coast in extra time on Saturday, which guarantees the Germans advance. The win ends a streak of World Cup disappointment after Germany failed to advance from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will miss his team's World Cup match against Germany in Toronto after being denied a visa to enter Canada. The Ivorian federation said the "administrative authorisations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained" but gave no reason for the refusal.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →