Deniz Undav is a key player for Germany at the World Cup. He scored two goals in a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast. This victoryvictory/ˈvɪktəri/L2胜利，成功A win or success in a competition, game, or battle. sent Germany into the knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Undav has five goal involvements in two games off the bench. That is the joint-most by a substitutesubstitute/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/L1替补球员a player who comes into a game to replace another player at a World Cup since 1966.
Undav's journeyjourney/ˈdʒɜːrni/L2旅程，旅途A trip from one place to another; also used to describe a long and difficult process or experience. to the World Cup was not easy. At age 14, Werder Bremen rejectedrejected/rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/L2被拒绝的，被否定的Not accepted or approved; refused. him because he was too small. At 17, he worked eight-hour days in a factory while playing semi-professional football. "I had to do that job for the money to live," Undav said. He later moved to Belgium and then to Brighton before joining Stuttgart. He scored 19 goals in the Bundesliga in 2025-26.
Germany's manager, Julian Nagelsmann, praised Undav after the win. "He really reached the highest point for the World Cup," Nagelsmann said. Undav may start the next game against Ecuador. If he keeps this form, Germany has a strong chance to win their fifth World Cup crowncrown/kraʊn/L2冠军，王冠A prize or title for being the best, especially in a sports competition; also a headpiece worn by a king or queen..
