Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA WC 2026: Kick-off time, TV, squads
Synopsis
Germany arrive at BMO Field riding a 10-game winning streak and a 7-1 demolition of Curacao; Ivory Coast come in on Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner over Ecuador. A second win for either side all but books a Round of 16 berth — making this Group E encounter one of the most consequential fixtures of Matchday 2.
Key Takeaways
Germany face Ivory Coast in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E at BMO Field, Toronto on 21 June at 01:30 AM IST .
Germany beat Curacao 7-1 in their opener; Kai Havertz scored twice in a 10-game winning run.
Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0 thanks to a 90th-minute goal from substitute Amad Diallo .
Live streaming available on Zee5 (subscription required); TV on Unite8 Sports 1, 1 HD, 2, and 2 HD .
Referee: Juan Gabriel Benítez .
Germany and Ivory Coast clash in a high-stakes Group E fixture at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Canada, on Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with kick-off set for Sunday, 21 June at 01:30 AM IST. Both sides arrive on the back of opening-round wins, meaning a second consecutive victory for either team would effectively secure their place in the Round of 16.
Germany's Form Heading In
Germany enter this contest as the tournament's most in-form side. Julian Nagelsmann's men produced the competition's most dominant display so far, dismantling World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Kai Havertz led the scoring with a brace, with further goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav. The result extended Germany's unbeaten winning streak to 10 consecutive victories across all competitions — a run that began in September 2025.
Ivory Coast's Narrow but Crucial Win
Ivory Coast, coached by Emerse Fae, had to dig deep in their opener. The Elephants edged Ecuador 1-0 in a tense match where the South Americans struck the woodwork on three occasions. With the game heading towards a stalemate, substitute Amad Diallo delivered a decisive strike in the 90th minute to seal the three points. The result kept alive Ivory Coast's winning run, which now stands at four straight matches — a sequence that includes a 2-1 friendly win over France earlier this month.
How to Watch Live in India
Indian viewers can catch the match on live streaming via the Zee5 platform and app — a subscription is required. Live telecast will be available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels.
Match Details and Referee
Date and kick-off: Sunday, 21 June, 01:30 AM IST
Venue: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Canada
Referee: Juan Gabriel Benítez
Full Squads
Germany
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel.
Defenders: Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum, Robin Koch, Waldemar Anton, Benjamin Henrichs, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Yann Aurel Bisseck.
Midfielders: Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Leon Goretzka, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha, Pascal Grob, Angelo Stiller, Karim Adeyemi, Serge Gnabry.
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Niclas Fullkrug, Leroy Sane, Jonathan Burkardt.
Ivory Coast
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, Alban Lafont.
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Christopher Operi, Ousmane Diomande, Guela Doue, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo, Evan Ndicka.
Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulai, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Jean Michael Seri.
Forwards: Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakite, Yan Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pepe, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi.
With both sides unbeaten and a knockout-stage berth tantalizingly close, the Toronto Stadium clash on 21 June promises to be one of the defining Group E contests of the tournament.
Point of View
Germany's 7-1 opener makes them heavy favourites, but Ivory Coast's resilience — winning when outplayed against Ecuador and beating France in a pre-tournament friendly — signals a side comfortable operating under pressure. The more instructive question is whether Nagelsmann's high-press structure can be sustained across a compact group stage, or whether fatigue and tactical adaptation from opponents will begin to show. Ivory Coast's counter-attacking threat, led by Amad Diallo and Nicolas Pepe, could expose Germany's high defensive line in ways that Curacao simply could not.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, 21 June, with kick-off at 01:30 AM IST, at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. It is a Group E fixture on Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Where can Indian fans watch Germany vs Ivory Coast live?
Indian fans can stream the match live on the Zee5 platform and app (subscription required). Live TV telecast is available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD channels.
What were Germany's and Ivory Coast's results in their opening matches?
Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 in Houston, with Kai Havertz scoring twice. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 courtesy of a 90th-minute strike from substitute Amad Diallo.
Who is the referee for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?
Juan Gabriel Benítez has been appointed as the referee for the Germany vs Ivory Coast Group E match at BMO Field, Toronto.
What is at stake in the Germany vs Ivory Coast Group E clash?
A win for either side would place them in a strong position to qualify for the Round of 16, as both teams already have three points from Matchday 1. Another victory would put the winner in pole position to advance from Group E.
