Wilfried Singo of Ivory Coast faces the risk of an early exit from the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in the match against Germany on June 21st.
Wilfried Singo burst into tears after leaving the field due to injury. Photo: X.
For most of the match, the Galatasaray star was one of the most outstanding players on the field. Statistics show Singo successfully completed 4 dribbles and contributed 1 shot on target.
However, the incident occurred in the 79th minute when he suddenly collapsed on the field despite not having suffered a major collision. According to the initial diagnosis by the medical team, the player suffered a thigh muscle strain and was immediately asked to leave the field to make way for a teammate.
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Notably, as he walked towards the bench, Singo became visibly emotional and burst into tears. This reaction suggests that the player himself seems aware of the severity of the injury, which could prevent him from recovering in time for the remaining matches of the tournament. The coaching staff representing Africa will await the results of further tests before making a final decision on personnel.
Regarding the match's events, despite taking an early lead thanks to Kessie's goal in the 30th minute, Ivory Coast ultimately suffered a 1-2 defeat due to two late goals from Deniz Undav. The African representatives remain temporarily second in Group E as the match between Ecuador and Curacao is yet to be concluded.
Deniz Undav 's winning goal completed his brace against Ivory Coast, securing a 2-1 victory for Germany in the final minutes of injury time in their second Group E match of the 2026 World Cup .
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