Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
A 2-0 victory over Curaçao, inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé, sealed qualification and triggered scenes of jubilation across the economic capital. Fans danced, waved national flags and praised head coach Emerse Faé as the team advanced beyond the group stage for the first time in four World Cup appearances. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The result capped an impressive Group E campaign for Ivory Coast, who opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador before losing to Germany.
- ▪A 2-0 victory over Curaçao, inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé, sealed qualification and triggered scenes of jubilation across the economic capital.
- ▪Fans danced, waved national flags and praised head coach Emerse Faé as the team advanced beyond the group stage for the first time in four World Cup appearances.
- ▪ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The result capped an impressive Group E campaign for Ivory Coast, who opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador before losing to Germany.
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