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2026 FIFA World Cup
Ivory Coast nearly beating Germany wasn't a surprise to anyone paying attention
Ivory Coast made no secret of their stated aims ahead of their second FIFA World Cup game against Germany on Saturday: beat Germany in Toronto and secure top spot in Group E. It was so close to coming true.
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Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair play'
Klinsmann: Germany 'really struggled' despite late win vs. Ivory Coast
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Klinsmann: Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande a 'very special player'
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Mokoena on his emotions for his grandfather before South Africa vs. Czechia
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