Côte d’Ivoire has qualified for the next stage of FIFA World Cup competition for the first time in its history, following a victory over Curaçao played in Philadelphia, according to GoogleNewsEN.

According to GoogleNewsEN, as reported by WHYY, the Ivorian national football team defeated Curaçao in a World Cup qualifying match held in Philadelphia. The result secured Côte d’Ivoire’s historic advancement in the tournament.

The outcome represents a landmark achievement for Côte d’Ivoire, which had not previously advanced to this stage of World Cup qualification. For Curaçao, the defeat results in elimination from the competition.

The match was staged in Philadelphia, indicating the use of a neutral or designated venue within the applicable FIFA qualification framework.

A representative of the Curaçao Football Federation could not be reached for comment.