Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup 2026: Preview and Prediction
Germany and Ivory Coast meet today at BMO Field in Toronto in the biggest Group E clash of Matchday 2 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both sides head into this match following contrasting but highly successful opening performances, with Germany showing zero mercy in a ruthless 7-1 dismantling of Curacao, and Ivory Coast executing a masterclass in defensive resilience to steal a dramatic 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia.
A win for either side today would put them in commanding control of Group E with one game to spare. Here is everything you need to know about Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup 2026.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Match Info
- Round: Group E, Matchday 2
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
- Venue: BMO Field, Toronto
- TV: Fox Sports / Telemundo / Peacock (USA)
Group E Standings Heading Into This Match: Germany 1st, 3 points. Ivory Coast 2nd, 3 points. Ecuador 3rd, 0 points. Curacao 4th, 0 points.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Squad Value Comparison
Germany arrive in Toronto as one of the tournament’s most valuable squads, built around a core of Bundesliga and Premier League talent. Kai Havertz is the only player to score for Germany at each of the last four major tournaments including Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup, Euro 2024, and now the 2026 World Cup, with eight goals across those tournaments, twice as many as any teammate.
Ivory Coast carry a lower total squad value but their ability to win ugly was demonstrated perfectly in Philadelphia, where they absorbed constant Ecuador pressure before snatching all three points in stoppage time. Squad values sourced from Transfermarkt.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Key Players to Watch
Germany: Jamal Musiala — Bayern Munich’s creative midfielder was one of five different scorers in Germany’s 7-1 opener and brings the kind of unpredictable dribbling and vision that Ivory Coast’s defense will struggle to contain for 90 minutes.
A strong performance tonight would further cement his status as one of world football’s most marketable young players.
Ivory Coast: Amad Diallo — the Manchester United winger came off the bench against Ecuador and brilliantly guided home Wilfried Singo’s square pass to score the latest winning goal by a substitute in World Cup history excluding extra time and own goals. Fresh from that dramatic cameo, Amad will be pushing to start against Germany and carries the kind of match-winning threat that can hurt any defense on the counter.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Prize Money at Stake
Both sides arrive in Toronto on three points and level at the top of Group E, meaning the winner today takes a significant step toward not just Round of 32 qualification but potentially Group E top spot, which carries a more favorable knockout bracket path.
Advancing through the group stage unlocks the next tier of FIFA’s prize money pool for each federation, with each subsequent round worth millions more for the German Football Association and the Ivory Coast Football Federation respectively. See the full Germany prize money breakdown and Ivory Coast prize money breakdown on SportsMoneyWire.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Prediction
Germany have won their last 10 matches in all competitions and Opta’s supercomputer extends that streak with a win over Ivory Coast in 44.4% of simulations.
Germany have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last seven World Cup matches, which gives Ivory Coast a genuine chance of finding the net, but the sheer attacking firepower Nagelsmann’s side possesses makes them very difficult to stop. We are backing Germany to win 2-1, with Musiala and Havertz both scoring and Amad Diallo grabbing a consolation for Ivory Coast.
Germany vs Ivory Coast FAQ
What time is Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup 2026? Kickoff is at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT on Saturday June 20 at BMO Field, Toronto.
What channel is Germany vs Ivory Coast on? The match airs on Fox Sports, Telemundo, and Peacock in the United States.
What group are Germany and Ivory Coast in? Both sides are competing in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Ecuador and Curacao.
What is the prize money for winning this match? Advancing to the Round of 32 earns each team a significantly higher prize money tier from FIFA’s pool. See our full prize money pages for exact figures.
