Cote d’Ivoire head coach, Emerse Fae can’t hide his disappointment following his team’s defeat to Germany in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter, DAILY POST reports.

The Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat against Julian Nagelsmann’s side at the Toronto Stadium on Saturday night.

Franck Kessie gave Cote d’Ivoire’s the lead early in the game.

Substitute, Deniz Undav, however, scored twice for Germany in the second half to help his country secure a place in the Round of 32.

Fae was frustrated that they couldn’t hold on to their lead in the game.

“It’s more frustration that we’re feeling after this defeat, because we were able to open the score against this strong German side,” Fae told reporters.

World Cup 2026: Fae laments Cote d’Ivoire’s defeat to Germany