The National · 21 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026: Who is Deniz Undav? German striker with Kurdish roots scores twice against Ivory Coast
A second-half double from substitute Deniz Undav fired Germany to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Ivory Coast to secure a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Saturday night. Julian Nagelsmann’s team had inflicted a 7-1 defeat on Curacao in their opening game of the tournament, but faced defeat at Toro
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Deniz Undav, a German striker with Kurdish heritage, scored twice to lead Germany to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup. This win secured Germany's advancement to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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