The Ivory Coast national team has secured its spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Curacao.

What happened?

The match saw the Ivory Coast take the lead in the 7th minute thanks to a goal from Nicolas Pepe. The Villarreal player took advantage of a defensive error by Curacao to open the scoring.

Why does it matter for Ivory Coast?

This win allows Ivory Coast to finish second in its group and qualify for the knockout stages. Ivory Coast's last result was a 2-1 win over France on June 4, 2026. The team's recent form is 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | France 1-2 Ivory Coast (2026-06-04) | | Recent form | 3W-0D-2L |

What comes next?

Ivory Coast will face either France or Norway in the round of 32. The match will be played at a date to be announced later. And the Ivory Coast will have to be ready to face a tough opponent to continue their run in the competition.