Deniz Undav scores World Cup winner as he celebrates with wife Tanja and their daughter

German striker Deniz Undav scored the decisive goal in Germany's 2‑1 group‑stage victory over the Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the team’s place in the round of 16. Undav, who entered the match as a substitute, equalised in the 61st minute and netted the winner in stoppage time.

Off the pitch, Undav is married to Tanja; the couple wed in November 2021 and welcomed a daughter in the summer of 2024. Tanja has shared family photos on social media, and Undav has publicly thanked his wife, writing “You are my life” after his match‑winning celebration. The player has kept his personal Instagram presence low‑key, focusing on football‑related posts.