Ivory Coast secured their first-ever qualification to the World Cup knockout stages, advancing past Curacao. The historic win was propelled by a two-goal performance from Nicolas Pepe. This marks a significant milestone for Ivorian football, as the team progresses beyond the group stage for the first time. Curacao, considered underdogs in the competition, were eliminated as a result of the defeat. Pepe’s goals proved decisive in securing the victory and the subsequent advancement for Ivory Coast. The team will now move forward to compete in the knockout rounds of the tournament. This result represents a breakthrough moment for the nation’s footballing ambitions.