League: FIFA World Cup Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Ivory Coast edges Curacao in FIFA World Cup match in Philadelphia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Ivory Coast edges Curacao in FIFA World Cup match in Philadelphia

Summary

In a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match on June 25, Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia. Nicolas Pepe scored both goals for Ivory Coast, netting one in the 7th minute and another in the 64th minute. Curacao, which needed at least a point to keep its hopes alive for advancing, was backed by a strong fan presence but ultimately came up short. The match was part of an exciting tournament atmosphere in Philadelphia, despite previous weather delays during the series.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Ivory Coast leads Group E with a crucial win against Curacao.
•Nicolas Pepe scores both goals for Ivory Coast.
•Curacao finishes its World Cup journey after a historic qualification.
•Match attended by a vibrant crowd amid ideal weather conditions.
•Fans rallied for Curacao, the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup.

Latest Updates