Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Germany will meet Ivory Coast in an international friendly on 30 March 2026 at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, as both nations continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The fixture brings together two in-form sides from different continents — Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany, looking to reassert themselves among the world’s elite, and Emerse Faé’s Ivory Coast, the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions.
Germany are expected to use the match to assess squad options and refine tactics ahead of the World Cup in North America. Core players such as Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz are likely to feature as Nagelsmann focuses on building consistency and rhythm within his youthful side.
For Ivory Coast, the encounter offers another opportunity to test their progress against European opposition. Frank Kessié remains a central figure in midfield, supported by the attacking flair of Amad Diallo and the defensive composure of Mehdi Loune Doué, one of the brightest young prospects in African football.
The Elephants have been on an upward trajectory since winning the 2024 AFCON on home soil, and Faé’s tactical organisation and emphasis on collective balance have earned praise both in Africa and abroad.
This will be the first meeting between Germany and Ivory Coast since 2010, when the two sides played out a 2–2 draw in Gelsenkirchen.
The friendly is expected to draw a large crowd in Stuttgart, with the match providing a useful benchmark for both teams as the countdown to the World Cup continues.
Date: 30 March 2026
Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart
Kick-off: To be confirmed
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