Ivory Coast secures first World Cup knockout stage with 2-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on June 25. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals, leading to celebrations in Abidjan. This victory secured the team's progression after a mixed performance in Group E, where they originally won against Ecuador but lost to Germany. The Elephants will face either France or Norway in the last 32 on June 30.
- •Ivory Coast's first knockout stage appearance at a World Cup
- •Nicolas Pépé scored both goals in the win
- •The team finished the group stage with a win, a draw, and a loss
- •They will play France or Norway in the next round on June 30
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
"Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.
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