Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé condemned Germany’s conduct after his side fell 2-1 at BMO Field on Saturday. The loss came when German left‑back Nathaniel Brown ignored a ball‑out from injured defender Wilfried Singo and launched a throw‑in that led to the decisive strike. Faé called the episode “lack of fair play” from a nation he respects and set a poor example for youngsters.

Franck Kessié opened scoring in the first half, silencing German fans until Deniz Undav equalised and later netted his second, securing the win. Faé praised his players’ effort and Germany’s experience, noting the Elephants missed a chance to level at 1-1. He urged the squad to learn from the error and keep fighting for knockout qualification. The match also highlighted Germany’s depth on the bench.

With three points still needed, Ivory Coast face Curaçao on Thursday, a FIFA‑ranked 83 side that thrashed 7-1 by Germany. Forward Amad Diallo said the team will channel the disappointment into a “hard” match, confident their quality can secure the win and clinch a spot without relying on other results. The Elephants must deliver.