Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto World Cup match
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Undav's brace powers a dramatic 2-1 comeback win See how Toronto's sold-out World Cup clash delivered late drama, fan energy
Deniz Undav scored twice, including a late winner in extra time, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 21 at Toronto Stadium on Saturday.
The soldout match drew an energetic crowd, with German supporters outnumbering Ivory Coast fans and creating a homefield atmosphere for the German side. Ivory Coast scored first, but Germany recovered and secured the victory in the final minutes of stoppage time.
The game marked the halfway point of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup schedule. City officials said transit service near the venue handled the fan surge, while police reported some dronerelated charges near the stadium. Organizers estimate the six Toronto matches will bring major tourism and economic activity to the city.