Abidjan was in a state of emergency: thousands of fans poured onto the streets after the final whistle, waving national flags and celebrating their team’s historic achievement. The Elephants had qualified for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time on the evening of June 25, beating Curaçao 2-0. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals, securing his team’s place in the round of 32.
In Group E, Ivory Coast had beaten Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match but then lost to Germany. The victory over Curaçao sealed their spot in the round of 32. Head coach Emerse Faé was celebrated by fans, who praised the team’s growing confidence and potential.
In the knockout stage, Ivory Coast will face either France or Norway on June 30. Supporters hope the team can continue its historic run and compete for the World Cup title. This is the country’s fourth World Cup appearance – the first time the squad has advanced past the group stage.
Source: de.euronews.com
