Overview
- Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a stoppage‑time winner, turning a 0:1 deficit into a 2:1 victory that secured Germany’s place in the round of 32.
- Multiple outlets credited Julian Nagelsmann’s 68th‑minute triple substitution with changing the match’s momentum and delivering the decisive impact from the bench.
- Nico Schlotterbeck left the game with an ankle issue and the team scheduled an MRI to clarify the injury, creating an immediate selection question for the defense.
- With qualification and top spot in the group confirmed, Nagelsmann said he has room to rest players and manage minutes ahead of the final group match against Ecuador.
- Tournament context: Turkey were eliminated after losing to Paraguay, Brazil beat Haiti 3:0, and a continuing dispute over photographers’ placement during national anthems drew public criticism from coaches including Nagelsmann.