Curacao has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 0-2 defeat to Ivory Coast in the group stage. The result secured Ivory Coast’s progression to the knockout rounds.

According to GoogleNewsEN, former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pépe played a decisive role for Ivory Coast, known as Les Éléphants, contributing to the victory that confirmed his side’s advancement in the tournament.

Curacao, competing as an independent FIFA member nation, was unable to register a goal and conceded twice during the match. Further details regarding the timing of goals or other match events could not be independently verified based on the available source material.

Ivory Coast is an established footballing nation on the African continent with multiple previous World Cup appearances. Curacao’s participation in the 2026 World Cup represents a historic milestone for the island territory, marking its first qualification for the tournament.

Representatives of the respective football associations could not be reached for comment at the time of publication.