Nicolas Pepe scores twice as Ivory Coast leads Curacao 2-0

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Nicolas Pepe scores twice as Ivory Coast leads Curacao 2-0
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Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal in the match against Curacao, helping Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead in their Group E game at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal came through an incisive pass from Ibrahima Sangare, further establishing Ivory Coast's dominance in the ongoing World Cup match. The match is still in progress, with both teams preparing for the subsequent phases of play.

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  • Nicolas Pepe scores his second goal of the match.
  • Ivory Coast leads 2-0 against Curacao.
  • Ibrahima Sangare provided the assist for Pepe's second goal.
  • The match is taking place in Philadelphia Stadium.
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  • 9:46 PMBBC Sport'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead
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Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.

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