Germany: W(7-1)-W-W-D-W | Ivory Coast: L(1-0 vs Ecuador)-W-W-D-W

Germany have a strong historical record against African nations at World Cups.

Musiala and Wirtz both started. Ivory Coast had their full AFCON-winning squad available.

Germany's depth and home-continent advantage (playing in the Americas with huge fan support) proved decisive.

After their 7-1 opener, Germany's confidence was sky-high. Ivory Coast are quality but Germany at a World Cup are a different beast.