World Cup 2026 don reach hot stage as Germany and Ivory Coast prepare to face for Group E match for Toronto. This one na di first real test for Germany after dem crush Curacao 7-1 for dia opener.
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich don talk about di threat wey Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande dey pose. Dis 19-year-old boy wey dey play for RB Leipzig don develop well well for Bundesliga. Kimmich say Diomande get brutal development and amazing speed.
Diomande score im first professional goal just 13 months ago for Leganes for Spain. After im move to RB Leipzig for July 2025, im don score 12 goals and give 8 assists for one season. Now im don become big transfer target for top European sides.
Germany defender Antonio Ruediger also warn say dem must keep close eye on Diomande. Im mention Nicolas Pepe and Amad Diallo as express trains wey love one-on-one situations and quick transitions.
Ivory Coast don show dia strength by beating France 2-1 for friendly before World Cup. Dem also beat Ecuador 1-0 with late winner from Amad Diallo. Dat victory end Ecuador 19-match unbeaten streak.
Germany on dia part don dey on 10-game winning run. Dia 7-1 win over Curacao na di biggest victory margin for tournament so far. Dem don score 239 goals for World Cup history, wey pass Brazil record.
Kai Havertz don dey shine for Germany since im club season with Arsenal finish. Im score brace against Curacao and earn man-of-the-match for friendly against USA. Havertz don score 24 goals for 59 games since im national team debut for 2018.
Germany don suffer shock first-round exits for 2018 and 2022 World Cup. Dem want secure knockout spot as quick as possible dis time. Di match go hold for BMO Field for Ontario and na high-intensity encounter dey expected.
Both sides get pacey talents like Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo. Dem go attack each other from di start. Defences go play big role for closely-fought opening half before gates open after interval.
Germany and Ivory Coast last meet for 2009 friendly wey end 2-2. Dis time another high-scoring encounter dey on di cards. Four of Germany last five games see both sides score, while only two of Ivory Coast last five follow dat pattern.
