Germany’s return to the World Cup knockout rounds is officially underway, and Deniz Undav was the man who delivered the decisive moment. The substitute striker scored twice after entering in the second half, powering Germany to a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday and securing their first trip to the knockout stage since their 2014 championship triumph. After disappointing group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Germany needed a response on the global stage.