Inside Germany's winning streak: Nationalelf downs Ivory Coast to make it 11 straight in all competitions
Here's a look at the German national team's win streak that has been extended yet again.
Inside Germany's winning streak: Nationalelf downs Ivory Coast to make it 11 straight in all competitions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.While many of Germany's supporters point to the national team's recent World Cup struggles — including back-to-back group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 — as evidence of its decline, things may finally be turning around.
Under manager Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has won 11 straight matches dating back to September 2025 during World Cup qualifying. Since then, "Die Nationalelf," or "The National Team," has won every World Cup qualifier, friendly, and 2026 World Cup group-stage match.That streak continued with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, making Germany just the third team to punch its ticket to the Round of 32.
Here's a look at Germany's winning streak, which has now grown even longer.2026 WORLD CUP HQ:Latest World Cup news | World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup ticketsGermany winning streakSince September 2025, Germany has won every match it has played leading up to the 2026 World Cup. The win streak now stands at 11 matches and has continued with a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup group stage.
Most of these wins have come in European World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies. In soccer, a friendly is an exhibition match that carries no competitive consequences beyond preparation and performance, though injuries can still occur. Friendlies are typically used to develop tactics and refine systems ahead of major tournaments such as the World Cup or continental championships.
Here are Germany’s latest 11 wins:DateScoreOpponentCompetitionJune 20, 20262-1Ivory CoastWorld Cup group stageJune 14, 20267-1CuracaoWorld Cup group stageJune 6, 20262-1USAFriendlyMay 31, 20264-0FinlandFriendlyMar. 30, 20262-1GhanaFriendlyMar. 27, 20264-3SwitzerlandFriendlyNov.
17, 20256-0SlovakiaWorld Cup qualifiersNov. 14, 20
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