Official: Deniz Undav Named Man of the Match in Germany's 2-1 Win Over Ivory Coast
Official: Deniz Undav Named Man of the Match in Germany's 2-1 Win Over Ivory Coast
Germany forward Deniz Undav has been officially named Man of the Match following his match-winning display in his country's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The West African side made a bright start to the contest and took the lead in the first half through captain Franck Kessié, putting Germany under pressure heading into the break.
However, the game changed after Undav was introduced in the second half. The striker made an immediate impact, scoring twice to turn the match around and hand Germany a crucial victory.
His brace not only secured all three points for the Germans but also guaranteed their place in the knockout stage of the tournament.