Germany Overview

There's no sporting event bigger than the World Cup. It's the pinnacle of professional football, where global superstars are born, dreams die and legends live forever. Sometimes, with just one goal, one pass, one tackle, one block or one save, a previously little-known player can become a national hero, a name eternally etched in the memory of a country's collective consciousness.

Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast to an absorbing World Cup Group E encounter in Toronto on Saturday evening. The four-time champions began brightly, with Kai Havertz looking likely up front, but The Elephants were a constant threat on the break and took the lead after half an hour when a dangerous cross from the impressive Yan Diomande led to Franck Kessie slotting home from close range.

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Manuel Neuer has confirmed that he will step away from Germany national team duty for a second time following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who reversed his initial retirement decision to join Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for this summer's tournament, is aiming to end his illustrious international career by lifting a second world title.