Côte d'Ivoire reach World Cup last 32 for first time with 2-0 win over Curaçao

Côte d'Ivoire made history by reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time, beating Curaçao 2-0 to advance from Group E as runners-up. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals to send the Ivorians through to the last 32. Côte d'Ivoire reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time is a landmark moment for one of African football's most storied nations.