Curaçao's historic World Cup campaign ends in group stage after Ivory Coast defeat
Curaçao was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast. Nicolas Pepe scored both goals for the Ivory Coast, ending Curaçao's historic tournament run.
Why it matters
The match marks the conclusion of a significant underdog story in the World Cup, highlighting the competitive nature of the group stages.
Curacao captain Leandro Bacuna during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E match between Curaçao and Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium on June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia, United States. - Credit: Maurice van Steen / ANP - License: All Rights Reserved Sports 2026 FIFA World Cup Curacao Ivory Coast Philadelphia Dick Advocaat Germany Ecuador » More tags « Less tags Friday, 26 June 2026 - 00:09 Share this article: Curaçao's historic World Cup campaign ends in group stage after Ivory Coast defeat Curacao were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday after a defeat to the Ivory Coast. Dick Advocaat’s side ended the group stage with one point, finishing bottom of Group E. Two goals from Nicolas Pepe sealed the win for the Ivory Coast in the Philadelphia Stadium.
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