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Legendary coach Jürgen Klopp is bringing fresh hope to German soccer by giving young players their shot and championing unity in divided times. Despite mixed results in his first four games, he's already building the emotional foundation for a national comeback.
Four teams delivered unforgettable moments as the FIFA World Cup reached its 1,000th game milestone, with tiny Curacao earning their first-ever point and Germany breaking a 12-year knockout drought.
Substitute Deniz Undav netted two goals in the final 30 minutes to lift Germany past Ivory Coast 2-1, securing their knockout stage return after two disappointing World Cup exits. The dramatic comeback marks Germany's first time advancing past the group stage since winning it all in 2014.
After a decade of knockout stage disappointments, Germany rallied from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 and advance to the World Cup's final 32 for the first time since their 2014 championship. Substitute Deniz Undav came off the bench to score both goals in front of a roaring crowd in Toronto.
When Germany's national soccer team takes the field, 11 of 26 players have immigrant backgrounds. Their unity is becoming a powerful symbol for a new generation.
Legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came out of retirement at age 40 to play in his fifth World Cup, breaking records and inspiring teammates with his enduring excellence. His surprise return proves that passion and skill can transcend age in spectacular fashion.
Germany's national soccer team swept their March friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana, building crucial confidence just months before the World Cup. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is proving his theory that belief can emerge in just two games.
Germany's 22-year-old midfielder Florian Wirtz scored two stunning goals and set up two more in a seven-goal thriller against Switzerland, cementing his role as the team's rising leader. His performance gave fans hope just months before the World Cup, showing why he's become one of the first names on Germany's roster.