Germany vs Ivory Coast — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Germany vs Ivory Coast kicks off in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a crucial Group E clash at the 2026 World Cup. Germany, perennial contenders, boast a blend of youthful dynamism and tournament experience. Under their current manager, they have shown tactical flexibility, often dominating possession with a high press. Key to their game is the creativity of Jamal Musiala and the finishing of Niclas Füllkrug. Ivory Coast, the African champions, rely on physicality and counter-attacking speed. Led by the experienced Sébastien Haller and the midfield engine Franck Kessié, they are dangerous on the break. Germany will look to control the tempo, while Ivory Coast will seek to exploit spaces behind the German full-backs. This match could be decided by set pieces and individual brilliance. Germany need a win to keep pace in the group, while Ivory Coast aim to build on their opening result. Expect an open, high-intensity contest.

Key players to watch

Germany

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) — The creative heartbeat, his dribbling and vision can unlock any defense.
Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) — A clinical finisher, crucial for converting chances in tight games.
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) — The midfield metronome, dictating tempo and providing defensive cover.

Ivory Coast

Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund) — Aerial threat and hold-up play, key to their attacking transitions.
Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli) — Box-to-box powerhouse, wins second balls and drives forward.
Simon Adingra (Brighton) — Pace and directness on the wing, a constant danger on the counter.

How to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Germany vs Ivory Coast?

Sat, Jun 20 at 08:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Germany vs Ivory Coast?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.