Ivory Coast faces Germany in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Toronto Stadium, Toronto, ON
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Germany on June 20, 2026
You can watch Germany take on Ivory Coast live with DIRECTV on FOX, Telemundo on June 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
Ivory Coast (1-0-0) vs. Germany (1-0-0) — Group E Match Preview
Ivory Coast and Germany both arrive at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on the back of opening wins in Group E, which sets up a matchday-two meeting where a result puts one side firmly in control of the group. Ivory Coast reached this tournament as a CAF group winner, finishing unbeaten with a plus-25 goal difference, and they carry the weight of being the reigning AFCON champions from 2023 in their first World Cup since 2014.
Germany come in as four-time champions still answering for group-stage exits in both 2018 and 2022, with Julian Nagelsmann’s side leaning on the creativity of Jamal Musiala, who has 3 goals and 4 assists for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season.
Ivory Coast will lean on 19-year-old Yan Diomande, whose 12 goals and 8 assists in the Bundesliga have made him a breakout name at RB Leipzig. Franck Kessie anchors Emerse Fae’s midfield as captain, bringing 5 goals from 26 starts in the Saudi Pro League, while Germany can call on the experience of Manuel Neuer, who at age 40 came out of international retirement for what would be a ninth major tournament. The sides have met only once, a 2-2 friendly draw back in 2009, which leaves this fixture without much shared history to draw on.
A win for either team would go a long way toward securing a knockout place out of Group E.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Germany vs. Ivory Coast Match on June 20, 2026?
The Ivory Coast vs. Germany match starts at 4:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Ivory Coast vs. Germany?
You can watch Ivory Coast vs. Germany on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Ivory Coast vs. Germany
Ivory Coast
Yan Diomande — Winger. At just 19, Diomande has emerged as a breakout star at RB Leipzig, where he has logged 12 goals and 8 assists across 28 starts in the Bundesliga this season. His 53 shots point to a forward who hunts the ball aggressively in the final third. That kind of directness gives Ivory Coast a young edge on the flank.
Amad Diallo — Winger. A pacey, direct attacker at Manchester United, Diallo has contributed 2 goals and 3 assists from 27 starts in the Premier League this season. He matches Diomande’s 53 shots, underlining how much of Ivory Coast’s threat runs through wide areas. Pairing the two gives Emerse Fae width that can stretch any back line.
Franck Kessie — Midfielder. The captain and engine of the side, Kessie brings 5 goals and 3 assists from 26 starts for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. His 33 shots reflect a midfielder who arrives late in the box rather than sitting deep. As the leader, he sets the tempo for everything Ivory Coast try to build.
Germany
Jamal Musiala — Attacking midfielder. The Bayern Munich playmaker is the heartbeat of Germany’s attack, putting up 3 goals and 4 assists this Bundesliga season. His blend of close control and quick passing makes him the player opponents must track between the lines. When he finds space, Germany’s whole attack accelerates.
Florian Wirtz — Attacking midfielder. Wirtz gives Nagelsmann a second creative force, registering 5 goals and 3 assists across 28 Premier League starts for Liverpool this season. His 51 shots are the most among Germany’s attackers here, a sign of how often he steps into shooting positions himself. Alongside Musiala, he forms a midfield that can pick apart packed defenses.
Manuel Neuer — Goalkeeper. Back from international retirement at age 40, Neuer is set for what would be a ninth major tournament with Germany. He posted 31 saves and 6 clean sheets in 22 Bundesliga starts this season while conceding 20 goals. That experience behind a rebuilding side could prove decisive in tight group matches.
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