Pepe scores twice to send Ivory Coast past Curacao at World Cup
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Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Nicolas Pepe scored two goals as Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup Group E match on June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. The win allowed Ivory Coast to secure second place in the group and advance to the knockout stages for the first time in their history. Curacao, in contrast, finished last, with their tournament ending after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful effort in their debut World Cup campaign.
- •Nicolas Pepe scored both goals for Ivory Coast.
- •Ivory Coast secured second place in Group E.
- •Curacao finished bottom of the group after three matches.
- •The match took place in Philadelphia with an attendance of 68,324.
- •Pepe opened the scoring in the 7th minute and added another in the 64th.
"Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second-place in Group E with a comfortable 2-0 win over Curacao.
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