Deniz Undav sets record for bench players at World Cup

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TOPSHOT - Germany's forward #26 Deniz Undav celebrates his team's victory at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Ivory Coast at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

VfB Stuttgart attacker and Germany bench player Deniz Undav is taking the World Cup by storm.

After his brace during Germany’s 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast, Undav’s stat sheet is the most impressive in the tournament with three goals and two assists through two games.

What makes this more incredible is that Undav did all of that damage in just 56 minutes of play. What makes it more bewildering is that he still might not have a starting job even after this type of production:

Deniz Undav has more goal involvements than any other player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, while no player has scored more goals.

◉ 3 goals
◉ 2 assists

He's only played 56 minutes. #FIFAWorldCup | @bet365#Adpic.twitter.com/cHfdAJzOCJ

— Squawka (@Squawka) June 21, 2026

How good has Undav been? Record breaking good. Undav has more goal involvements as a sub during a World Cup than anyone…ever:

No player has more goal involvements as a substitute at a single World Cup tournament than Deniz Undav in 2026 (5). https://t.co/2wMT30L2WU

— Squawka (@Squawka) June 20, 2026

At some point, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann might have to evaluate his use of Undav and how to best maximize the production he is giving the team.

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