PHILADELPHIA, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Côte d'Ivoire got the job done to defeat Curaçao 2-0 and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup for the first time.
Nicolas Pepe scored a dynamic double as Côte d'Ivoire secured their place in the knockout stages for the first time with a comfortable victory over Curaçao, whose FIFA World Cup debut ended on a disappointing note.
Côte d'Ivoire will play June 30 against either France or Norway — whichever is the runner-up in Group I.