Germany got their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign off to a flying start, beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a well-deserved performance at BMO Field, Toronto.
This 3-goal contest featured some fine finishing, though scorer details are yet to be confirmed by official sources.
Germany edged the territorial battle, finishing with 59.5% possession against their opponent's 40.5%. The shot count read 16 to 9 — Germany showed greater menace in the final third but the numbers only tell part of the story.
Germany top their group with a maximum haul of three points from the opening fixture. For Ivory Coast, the recovery work begins immediately — there is plenty of football still to play in a format that gives every team a genuine chance to qualify. The 43,036 crowd inside BMO Field, Toronto played their part throughout.
With 48 teams making this the largest World Cup in history, the group stage alone delivers an extraordinary volume of high-stakes international football. The United States, Canada and Mexico have already produced unforgettable atmospheres — and there is plenty more to come.
