Preview
Scene-setter
Germany face Ivory Coast in matchday two of Group E at BMO Field, Toronto on 20 Jun 2026 (kickoff 20:00 UK).
Title chance
The model rates Germany's tournament title chance at 4.9%, Ivory Coast's at 1.4%. A heavy strength gap on paper, the kind of fixture Germany are expected to navigate.
Squad snapshot
Germany's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/8/11/4 split). 25 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Manuel Neuer (124 caps).
Ivory Coast's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/8/6/9 split). 12 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Franck Kessié (102 caps).
What's not yet rendered
What's not yet rendered:
- Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
- Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
- Group standings (added once first group results land)