The Hindu·2 min read·easy
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send tiny Curacao home
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Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup, securing a spot in the knockout stage for the first time. Nicolas Pepe scored both goals to ensure his team finished as runners-up in Group E.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for the Ivory Coast national football team in international competition.
Striker Nicolas Pepe scored both goals as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to book a place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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