Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history. The team will now face either France or Norway in the Round of 32.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for Ivorian football and highlights the growing global reach of the World Cup tournament.
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever and bring the tiny Caribbean country's run at the tournament to an end.
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