Ivory Coast have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, following a 2-0 victory over the Curaçao national football team.

According to reporting by The Athletic FC, as cited by GoogleNewsEN, Ivory Coast concluded their group stage campaign with a decisive win over Curaçao. The precise date and venue of the match are not specified in the available source material.

The result represents a historic milestone for Ivory Coast, who have not previously advanced beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup. For Curaçao, the defeat confirms their elimination from the tournament at the group stage.

The Curaçao Football Federation could not be reached for comment.