Germany has advanced to the knockout stage of the twenty twenty-six World Cup with a comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. Striker Serge Undav scored twice to seal the win and keep the Germans' hopes alive in the tournament. According to France 24, the result guarantees Germany a place in the knockouts after both teams won their opening matches. It marks significant relief for Germany, whose last knockout appearance came in twenty fourteen when they won their fourth World Cup title. The victory puts Germany back on track after years without reaching the tournament's later stages.

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