Ivory Coast have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a victory over Curaçao, marking the first occasion the West African nation has progressed beyond the group stage of a World Cup tournament.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao in a group stage fixture of the 2026 World Cup. The precise final score and a full account of the match’s progression could not be independently verified based on the available source material.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Ivory Coast made changes to their starting lineup ahead of the fixture, while Curaçao’s coaching staff opted to field an unchanged eleven from their previous match.

The advancement to the knockout phase represents a historic achievement for Ivory Coast at the World Cup level. For Curaçao, participating in their first-ever World Cup finals, the result confirms that further progression in the tournament is no longer possible.

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