Ivory Coast took a surprise lead at BMO Field when F. Kessie scored in the 30th minute, and Germany entered the second half trailing. Three substitutions at the hour mark reshaped the German attack, and the pressure paid off when D. Undav, one of those replacements, levelled in the 68th minute with an assist from N. Amiri. Germany pressed for a winner and found it deep in stoppage time: Undav struck again in the 90+4th minute, assisted by F. Nmecha, to complete the turnaround and seal a 2–1 victory. Germany finished with 16 shots and 7 on target to Ivory Coast's 9 shots and 2 on target.

The three points move Germany to the top of Group E standings with this opening result. Ivory Coast, who held the lead for the better part of an hour, leave BMO Field with nothing from their first group game. Germany's xG of 1.48 to Ivory Coast's 1.23 reflected a match that was closer than the late winning margin suggests, with the home side's greater volume of chances eventually decisive.