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Curacao exits World Cup after defeat to Ivory Coast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:45 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Curacao exits World Cup after defeat to Ivory Coast

Summary

On June 25, Curacao concluded their World Cup journey with a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast in Philadelphia. Two goals from Nicolas Pepe secured the defeat, marking Curacao's exit after finishing bottom of Group E. Despite early struggles, including a heavy loss to Germany and a draw with Ecuador, Curacao coach Dick Advocaat expressed pride in his team's performance and hinted he might continue in his role. Goalkeeper Eloy Room echoed this sentiment, hoping Advocaat would remain, while the team prepares for the CONCACAF Nations League, beginning in September.

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•Curacao lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast
•Nicolas Pepe scored both goals for Ivory Coast
•Curacao finished last in Group E
•Coach Dick Advocaat may continue with the team
•Next for Curacao is the CONCACAF Nations League in September

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11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup

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Curacao coach Dick Advocaat said Thursday his team could go out of the World Cup with their heads held high as the veteran Dutchman did not rule out remaining in charge of the Caribbean minnows. "The whole world knows who we are, and there is a lot of good talent coming up through the youth teams so that is the future of Curacao." as/pi
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Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:45 PM
Advocaat 'proud' of Curacao as minnows exit World Cup
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat said Thursday his team could go out of the World Cup with their heads held high as the veteran Dutchman did not rule out remaining in charge of the Caribbean minnows. "The whole world knows who we are, and there is a lot of good talent coming up through the youth teams so that is the future of Curacao." as/pi

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