Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

No Comment Video. Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 26/06/2026 - 8:51 GMT+2 Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan. 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. 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. The victory over Curaçao secured progression to the last 32, where the Elephants will face either France or Norway on 30 June. Supporters hailed the squad's talent and growing confidence, expressing hope that the team could extend its historic run and challenge for the biggest prize in international football. World Cup 2026 Ivory Coast Abidjan Football Top stories Now playing Next Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Now playing Next Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash Now playing Next La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Death toll from quakes rises to 235 in Venezuela's La Guaira region Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 25th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight Now playing Next EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance Now playing Next Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France Now playing Next Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? Now playing Next €2bn wasted? Germany scraps world’s largest frigate project Now playing Next Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Now playing Next Tehran will allow nuclear inspections during peace talks, former Iranian diplomat says Now playing Next EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine as US-Iran talks remain fragile Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world Now playing Next EU's door 'is open to UK', fomer Brexit negotiator Barnier tells Euronews ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets No Comment Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C No Comment Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic No Comment Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel Europe News Heat stress threatens 130 million European workers, trade union body warns Climate Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave Europe News NATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran Europe News Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty News Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online Europe News Moment French navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker Travel News Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan Iran IRGC warns ships off Oman's corridor in Hormuz as Rubio draws line on tolls ADVERTISEMENT Euronews Tech Talks How much do we really know about microplastics? | Euronews Tech Talks Europe Today US-Iran talks could derail fragile peace process, says ex-Israeli spokesperson Europe News Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily Sport Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit after Bosnia defeat Europe News Ukraine gets €3.2 billion from EU support loan, von der Leyen says The Cube Fact check: Viral drone interception video shows Russia's Yolka system North Korea North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea Europe in Motion Higher penalties, more time to prosecute: Child sexual abuse victims welcome new EU directive ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT