Six years ago he played in the fourth division, today he's vying for the Golden Boot: "I don't know how I do it"

Germany had to work hard for another three points, trailing 1-0 against a resilient Ivory Coast until the 68th minute. Undav had already been on the pitch for several minutes and once again showcased his abilities. He first equalized and then scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of added time, securing their qualification.

"I don't know how I do it. I'm just in the right position. I try to bring my confidence onto the pitch. I know I can score in every game, especially when I have great teammates. It's important to see that even substitutes can decide the outcome of a match. It's a significant signal for the team," Undav was quoted by The Athletic. As expected, he received the Man of the Match award.

The Stuttgart forward boasts exceptional efficiency among all players at the tournament. In two matches, he has played a total of just 69 minutes but already has three goals and two assists to his name. Following the 2-1 triumph over the "Elephants," he also secured his team's place in the Round of 16. Six years ago, he was still playing for fourth-tier Meppen.

"He has reached the pinnacle at the World Cup. Perhaps he will start in the next match. Every player would like to start, but I think he is currently happy to have such an important role. He is a pure striker.

He found a bit of space and showed great instinct. He just knows where the goal is," reflected Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann at the post-match press conference. His team is trying to forget the setbacks from previous tournaments, where they exited in the group stage in 2018 and 2022.