'We’ll never forgive you’ — Simon Adingra sparks angry reactions over blatant miss as Ivory Coast collapse against Germany

Ivory Coast produced a spirited performance and led Germany for much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E clash at Toronto Stadium, but a glaring miss from Simon Adingra in the closing stages and a late Deniz Undav masterclass saw the Elephants fall to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat.

Franck Kessié gave the Ivorians a deserved lead in the 30th minute with a composed finish from a Yan Diomande assist.

Germany fought back, with substitute Deniz Undav equalising in the 68th minute (assisted by Nadiem Amiri).

Undav then put Germany ahead with a the dramatic winner deep in stoppage time in the 94th minute to secure all three points for Die Mannschaft.

Adingra, who came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, somehow failed to convert a golden opportunity in the 87th minute, when Ivory Coast were pushing for a potential winning goal.

Instead of striking first-time after a great run by Nicolas Pepe, Adingra took an extra touch and was dispossessed, squandering a clear chance to put his side in control.

The miss quickly became the talking point on social media, with fans directing their frustration squarely at the Monaco winger.

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The defeat leaves Ivory Coast with work to do in the remaining group games, while Germany strengthened their position in the tough Group E, securing qualification for the World Cup round of 32 stage.

Adingra, an AFCON winner and key attacking talent, will now face intense scrutiny as his nation looks to bounce back.

For now, the refrain echoing across Ivorian social media remains clear: that missed opportunity in the dying stages will not be easily forgotten.