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Germany vs Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 21:00 UK time |
Venue | Toronto Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Germany and Ivory Coast have been confirmed.
Germany Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha, Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz
Substitutes: Malick Thiaw, Maximilian Beier, Oliver Baumann, Nadiem Amiri, Nick Woltemade, Jamie Leweling, Leon Goretzka, Alexander Nübel, Deniz Undav, David Raum, Assan Ouédraogo, Pascal Groß, Angelo Stiller, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton
Ivory Coast Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Yahia Fofana, Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ghislain Konan, Amad Diallo, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangaré, Yan Diomande, Christ Inao Oulaï, Ange-Yoan Bonny
Substitutes: Elye Wahi, Evan Ndicka, Jean Michaël Seri, Evann Guessand, Guéla Doué, Alban Lafont, Seko Fofana, Bazoumana Touré, Parfait Guiagon, Christopher Opéri, Simon Adingra, Oumar Diakité, Ousmane Diomande, Nicolas Pépé, Mohamed Koné
Germany vs Ivory Coast Immediate Reaction
Germany
Germany head coach has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation to face Ivory Coast. Manuel Neuer captains the side from goal, with Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Nathaniel Brown in defense. Aleksandar Pavlovic pairs up with Felix Nmecha in deep midfield, while Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz start in support of central forward Kai Havertz.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast line up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation under their management. Yahia Fofana starts between the posts, shielded by a defensive line of Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ghislain Konan. In midfield, Franck Kessie and Ibrahim Sangaré occupy the central roles, flanked by Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande, while Ange-Yoan Bonny partners Christ Inao Oulaï in attack.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Reactive Bet Builder
For this World Cup fixture, our suggested Bet Builder focuses on Germany to win the match. We also back Kai Havertz to register over 2.5 shots as he leads the line for Germany. From the bench, should they be introduced, substitutes Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav are tipped as potential anytime goalscorers to make an impact later in the game.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of the starting lineups, the analytical models point towards a victory for Germany. With a strong starting lineup featuring the creative talents of Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, the home side is expected to possess too much quality for their opponents. However, Ivory Coast's physical midfield pairing of Franck Kessie and Ibrahim Sangaré, combined with the attacking threat of Amad Diallo, suggests they can breach the German defense to get on the scoresheet.
Score Prediction: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast
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