Ivory Coast Seal Round of 32 Spot After 2–0 Win Over Curaçao
Ivory Coast have become the latest African nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after a solid 2–0 victory over Curaçao in their final Group E match.
The Elephants delivered a composed performance when it mattered most, with star forward Nicolas Pépé stealing the spotlight by scoring both goals in a crucial brace that secured all three points and confirmed progression to the knockout stage.
The result ensures Ivory Coast advance as one of the top teams from Group E, joining a growing list of African sides moving into the Round of 32.
Other African teams that have qualified so far include, Morocco, and South Africa.
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