Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time
Ivory Coast has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a 2-0 victory over Curaçao. The team's success has sparked widespread celebrations in the city of Abidjan, with thousands of supporters filling the streets to cheer on their team. The Elephants will now face either France or Norway in the last 32 on June 30, and fans are hopeful that the team can extend its historic run and challenge for the biggest prize in international football.
- ▪Ivory Coast secured their first-ever place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Curaçao
- ▪The team was inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé
- ▪The Elephants will face either France or Norway in the last 32 on June 30
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No Comment just in Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Last updated: 48 minutes ago Thousands of supporters filled the streets of Abidjan after the Elephants secured their first-ever place in the knockout stage on the night of 25 June. 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. 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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