New Delhi, June 20 -- Germany lock horns with the Ivory Coast in Group E at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match takes place on Sunday, 21 June, with kick-off at 1:30 AM for viewers in India. The match will take place at the Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Toronto, Canada.

Both have won their first matches, grabbing 3 points each. However, thanks to a massive win against Curacao, Germany has a goal difference of 6, compared to the Ivory Coast's 1.

Germany and Ivory Coast have met just once in senior international football. That sole encounter was a friendly on 18 November 2009 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The match ended 2-2.

Lukas Podolski scored a brace for Germany, including a stoppage-time equaliser. Emmanuel Eboue and Seydou Doumb...