Former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger said Friday he was talking about Ivory Coast’s style and not its players when he spoke last weekend about what his country's national team could expect from its African opponent during their group match.

Mexico, Germany and Ivory Coast have some of the best jerseys among the teams still standing in the 2026 World Cup leading into the round of 32.

All four teams of Group E are still in the race for a spot in the World Cup's round of 32. While Germany have already clinched a place in the next round after winning the two opening games of the group,

Curacao lost to Germany 1-7 in their opener, with Livano Comenencia scoring their lone goal, and drew 0-0 with Ecuador in their second match. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their

Ivory Coast began their 2026 FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win over Ecuador courtesy a winner from Amad Diallo. The Manchester United winger produced a calm strike into the bottom corner late on to give Emerse Fae's side a crucial three points,

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old talent from Ivory Coast, has become a standout player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading his team to their first knockout stage after a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.