Ivory Coast coach criticizes Germany's play after World Cup loss

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized Germany's play following Saturday's 2-1 World Cup loss. "Congratulations to Germany on the victory. But from such a big country I expected more honest play," Faé told reporters, declining to elaborate on specific complaints.

Germany rallied from behind with Deniz Undav scoring twice to overturn an opening goal by Franck Kessié. The victory places Germany atop Group E on six points after two matches, while Ivory Coast sit second with three points.

Ivory Coast face Curacao in their final group-stage match on June 25, while Germany take on Ecuador the same day. Both teams' knockout progression hinges on results in these decisive matchdays.

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