Ivory Coast made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history. Sébastien Pepe's brace allowed the Elephants to win 3-0 against Curacao, which allowed them to pass into the knockout stage for the first time.

What happened?

Ivory Coast played an excellent match against Curacao, scoring three goals without conceding. Sébastien Pepe's brace was decisive for the Elephants' victory.

Why is this important for Ivory Coast?

This result is important for Ivory Coast because it marks the first passage into the knockout stage of the World Cup for the national team. This shows that the Elephants are capable of playing at a high level on the world stage.

What comes next?

Ivory Coast will now play the World Cup's eighth finals, where they will face an opponent to be determined. The Elephants will have to continue playing at a high level to hope to go further in the competition.

Ivory Coast finished the group phase with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. The Elephants scored 7 goals and conceded 9. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Germany on June 20, 2026.

Ivory Coast has a recent form of 2 wins and 0 draws in 5 matches, with 3 losses. The Elephants scored 7 goals and conceded 5. Their last win was a 3-0 against Curacao on June 14, 2026.

La Côte d'Ivoire a terminé la phase de groupe avec un bilan de 2 victoires et 3 défaites. Les Éléphants ont marqué 7 buts et en ont encaissé 9. Leur dernier résultat a été une victoire 2-1 contre l'Allemagne le 20 juin 2026.

La Côte d'Ivoire a une forme récente de 2 victoires et 0 nulles en 5 matchs, avec 3 défaites. Les Éléphants ont marqué 7 buts et en ont encaissé 5. Leur dernière victoire a été un 3-0 contre la Curacao le 14 juin 2026.