Germany edge Ivory Coast to reach World Cup knockout stage

Germany secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a dramatic late victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. After trailing for much of the match, Germany equalized in the second half before finding the decisive goal in the closing moments of extra time. The result keeps Germany's World Cup hopes alive and sends them into the next round with momentum. Ivory Coast, seeking a historic breakthrough into the knockout stage, pushed Germany throughout the contest but fell short in a fiercel