FIFA World Cup 2026: Côte d'Ivoire beat Curaçao 2-0 to reach last 32

PHILADELPHIA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 26th Jun, 2026) Côte d'Ivoire got the job done to defeat Curaçao 2-0 and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup for the first time.

Nicolas Pepe scored a dynamic double as Côte d'Ivoire secured their place in the knockout stages for the first time with a comfortable victory over Curaçao, whose FIFA World Cup debut ended on a disappointing note.

Côte d'Ivoire will play June 30 against either France or Norway — whichever is the runner-up in Group I.