Overview
- Deniz Undav came off the bench to score in the 68th minute and again in the 90+4th minute to overturn a 0–1 deficit and win the game for Germany.
- Julian Nagelsmann’s triple substitution around the 60th minute — bringing on Undav, Nadiem Amiri and Jamie Leweling — changed the game’s momentum and produced both the equalizer and the late winner.
- Germany secured early qualification to the knockout rounds with six points after the victory, but the team showed vulnerability to quick wing attacks, especially down the left where Yan Diomande troubled Joshua Kimmich.
- Nico Schlotterbeck left at halftime with a knee complaint and his fitness remains under observation, Manuel Neuer made his 21st World Cup appearance setting a national record, and a Pavlović header was ruled out for goalkeeper interference.
- Separate reporting says Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi is the subject of a French investigation and had reported entry issues to Canada, a developing off-field matter that does not affect the match result.