Germany and Côte d’Ivoire face off on Saturday as both sides look to build on opening Group E victories and strengthen their push for a place in the World Cup’s knockout stages.
Germany delivered a statement performance in Houston, Texas, sweeping aside debutants Curaçao 7–1 in a dominant display. Côte d’Ivoire also impressed in its opener, edging Ecuador 1–0 thanks to a late winner from Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.