A high-profile Group E showdown is set for Saturday, June 20, at BMO Field in Toronto, where Germany takes on the Ivory Coast in Matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany arrived full of confidence after a dominant 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, while the Ivory Coast also came into the game on a positive note following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador. With both teams picking up opening victories, this encounter could play a key role in shaping the group standings.
Read through our Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction before committing to a bet.
Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction below:
Double Chance: Germany or Draw
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Germany is tipped to come out on top, with 61% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Germany vs Ivory Coast: head-to-head
Germany and Ivory Coast share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Germany at the 2026 World Cup
Germany arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Germany National Team:
At the World Cup:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
7 goals scored at the World Cup (7 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Germany National Team in 2026
10 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Nick Woltemade with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Florian Wirtz with 2
Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Ivory Coast National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
3 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)
Ivory Coast National Team in 2026
12 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Seko Fofana with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Simon Adingra with 3
Germany vs Ivory Coast statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Germany
International - World Cup
Ivory Coast
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.66 | 1.66 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.17 | 1.17 | 0 |
Germany vs Ivory Coast probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Germany vs Ivory Coast prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Germany: Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown, Aleksandar Pavlović, Felix Nmecha, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz
Ivory Coast: Yahia Fofana, Guéla Doué, Wilfried Singo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ghislain Konan, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Seko Fofana, Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, Elye Wahi
How to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Germany vs Ivory Coast live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 21:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Germany vs Ivory Coast:
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Match details: Germany vs Ivory Coast
🆚 Fixture Germany vs Ivory Coast
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Saturday, 20/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 21:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Boulevard
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