The lead
June 25, 2026 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — Ivory Coast make WC knockouts for the first time with 2-0 win over Curaçao. A Nicolas Pépé brace powered Ivory Coast to a 2-0 win over Curacao.
How the match unfolded
This Group E match finished 2-0 for Côte d'Ivoire over Curaçao in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Côte d'Ivoire seized early momentum when Curaçao 0, Côte d'Ivoire 1. Nicolas Pépé (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yan Diomande. in the 7'. The final swing came in the 64' when Curaçao 0, Côte d'Ivoire 2. Nicolas Pépé (Côte d'Ivoire) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Sangaré.. 68,324 fans were in the building at Lincoln Financial Field.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
A Nicolas Pépé brace powered Ivory Coast to a 2-0 win over Curacao.
Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Côte d'Ivoire leave Lincoln Financial Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group E, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both Côte d'Ivoire and Curaçao continue Group E play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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