Cote d’Ivoire survives World Cup group stage for first time

FIFA World Cup 2026Cote d’Ivoire survives World Cup group stage for first time The Ivorians finished second in their groupWASHINGTON, June 26. /TASS/. Cote d’Ivoire beat Curacao 2-0 in a Group E match at FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia. Both goals were scored by Nicolas Pepe (7th and 64th minutes). The Ivorians finished second in their group. Previously, they have played in three World Cups - in 2006, 2010, and 2014, without ever reaching the knockout stage. On June 30, Cote d'Ivoire will play against either France or Norway - whichever is the runner-up in Group I in Dallas. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States between June 11 and July 19. This is the first FIFA World Cup featuring 48 teams instead of the previous 32-team format. Argentina is the current FIFA World Cup champion. 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