Coach Julian Nagelsmann was thrilled by <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/fifa-world-cup-2026-germany-manuel-neuer-set-to-draw-curtains-on-international-career-23635901" rel="nofollow">Germany</a>&rsquo;s comeback victory against Ivory Coast on Saturday, but stopped short of celebrating his side advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
&ldquo;We have high ambitions,&rdquo; Nagelsmann said when asked by AFP if booking a place in the next round was something to celebrate. &ldquo;The most important topic for us is to focus on the next step,&rdquo; he said.
Saturday&rsquo;s dramatic win, secured in extra time with a second goal from substitute Deniz Undav, guarantees the Germans will advance. &ldquo;That was great for him [Undav]. You can&rsquo;t get more decisive than that!&rdquo; Nagelsmann told MagentaTV.
&ldquo;Yes, definitely,&rdquo; Nagelsmann said when asked if Undav could make the starting XI in Germany&rsquo;s third group stage match against Ecuador, but also stressed that the Stuttgart forward was thriving as a substitute.&nbsp;
&ldquo;When the game opens up, he is great moving around. He really reached the highest point for the World Cup. I could have him in the starting line-up. Every player would love to be in the starting line-up, but I think he&rsquo;s very happy as it is right now,&rdquo; he said.
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