- Ivory Coast secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, defeating tournament debutants Curacao 2-0.
- Nicolas Pepe, the Arsenal record signing who now plays for Villarreal, scored both goals for Ivory Coast, opening the scoring in the seventh minute from Yan Diomande's assist.
- Pepe doubled his tally in the 64th minute, collecting a pass from Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare to seal the victory.
- The win means Ivory Coast progress as Group E runners-up and are set to face either France or Norway in the last 32.
- Curacao, who had previously drawn with Ecuador, were eliminated from the competition after failing to add to their single goal scored in the tournament.
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