A test for the German national team.

At 3 AM on June 21st, Germany will face Ivory Coast (broadcast live on VTV3, VTV6, TV360, FPT PLAY) in the second match of Group E at the 2026 World Cup.

Ivory Coast will test Germany's strength at the 2026 World Cup - Photo: AFP

Following their resounding victory against "underdog" Curaçao in their opening match, the German national team will face a tough opponent in Ivory Coast. Germany currently leads Group E after the first round with 3 points, ahead of Ivory Coast on goal difference.

Breaking the group stage jinx

At both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the German national team failed to advance beyond the group stage. Therefore, their 7-1 victory against Curaçao in their opening match relieved a lot of pressure. Julian Nagelsmann's team displayed a diverse, fast-paced attacking style and achieved an impressive goal-scoring rate.

However, Curaçao is not yet a worthy benchmark. The real challenge only begins in the second match, when Germany faces a resilient and well-organized Ivory Coast. Under the guidance of coach Emerse Fae, Ivory Coast has shown significant improvement in their playing style. Besides physical fitness, they play extremely pragmatically and scientifically . The clearest evidence of this is their narrow but courageous 1-0 victory against Ecuador in their opening match.

With this victory, the African representatives continue their impressive run of form, winning 9 out of their last 12 matches in all competitions. They have also conceded an average of only 0.5 goals per game.

However, Ivory Coast enters this match with a loss in their defense. Specifically, key center-back Evan Ndicka has suffered a hamstring injury and is likely to remain sidelined. The absence of this reliable defender will be a major headache for Emerse Fae, as he faces Germany's in-form attack.

A quality test for the German national team.

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Meanwhile, Germany arrived at the 2026 World Cup in impressive form, with a streak of six consecutive wins in official tournaments. They averaged 3.83 goals scored and conceded only 0.33 goals per game.

The mobility of their midfield and their ability to dictate the game will continue to be key for Germany as they aim for all three points. Germany will face a deep defensive system from Ivory Coast, ready to launch sharp counter-attacks. A favorable result against Ivory Coast would be a strong affirmation of Germany's ambitions to advance further in the tournament.

In the other match of Group E, taking place at 7:00 AM on June 21st, Ecuador will face Curaçao. After a narrow 0-1 defeat against Ivory Coast in the first match, Ecuador must win, and even win convincingly, to compete for a place in the next round.

The difference in skill and experience is evident. Ecuador, with their physically demanding, direct, and fast-paced style of play, is expected to completely control the match. If they play to their full potential and capitalize on their opportunities, the South American representatives can certainly secure all three points to keep their hopes alive before the final matchday.

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Netherlands to face Sweden, Japan to play

The situation in Group F is equally intense. The opening match of the day on June 21st is the European "clash" between the Netherlands and Sweden at midnight.

This is a highly anticipated clash between two distinct European football styles. The Netherlands are known for their possession-based, technically skillful passing game and explosive style of play. Meanwhile, Sweden is an incredibly cohesive team, playing scientifically, disciplined football, and extremely dangerous in set-piece situations with their two "firepower" strikers, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres.

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The latest match on June 21st takes place at 11:00 AM between Tunisia and Japan. The Asian representatives impressed by drawing with the Netherlands in their opening match. Japan has a fluid, short-passing style of play, intelligent off-ball movement, and a very high level of tactical discipline. Tunisia, on the other hand, possesses abundant physical strength and a fearless, physical style of play characteristic of African teams.

The contrasting playing styles between the representatives of the two continents promise to deliver a dramatic match for the fans.

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