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    Match 55 · Group E · Matchday 3

    CuraçaoCuraçao
    0 : 2
    Full-time
    Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire
      Goals
      • N. Pepe7', 64'

      Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET

      Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

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      Match events

      CuraçaoMinCôte d'Ivoire
      • 7'
        N. Pepe(assist: Y. Diomande)
      • 35'
        Nicolas PépéYellow card
      • 46'
        ▲ C. Inao Oulai·▼ A. Diallo
      • ▲ J. Antonisse·▼ L. Comenencia
        61'
      • 64'
        N. Pepe(assist: I. Sangare)
      • 67'
        ▲ B. Toure·▼ Y. Diomande
      • 67'
        ▲ E. Wahi·▼ N. Pepe
      • 67'
        ▲ O. Diakite·▼ A. Bonny
      • Juninho BacunaYellow card
        75'
      • ▲ T. Noslin·▼ D. Fonville
        77'
      • ▲ G. Kastaneer·▼ J. Gaari
        77'
      • 77'
        ▲ J. Seri·▼ F. Kessie
      • Gervane KastaneerYellow card
        83'
      • ▲ B. Kuwas·▼ J. Locadia
        90'
      • ▲ S. Sambo·▼ J. Brenet
        90'

      Group E standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1GermanyGermany320166
      2Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire320126
      3EcuadorEcuador311104
      4CuraçaoCuraçao3012-81
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      What each team needs

      CuraçaoCuraçao

      The final group game — Curaçao's qualification hopes may depend on this result.

      Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire

      An opening win over Curaçao would be a major statement and strengthen Côte d'Ivoire's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatCuraçaoCôte d'Ivoire
      FIFA Ranking8739
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances14
      Best WC FinishDebut (2026)Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014)
      ManagerDick AdvocaatEmerse Faé
      How They QualifiedCONCACAF — Nations League pathCAF — Group F winners
      2022 World CupDid not qualifyDid not qualify
      CaptainTBCFranck Kessié

      Prediction

      Curaçao 1 — 2 Côte d'Ivoire

      Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Côte d'Ivoire (ranked 39th) enters as the slight favourite.

      Match facts

      Curaçao have appeared at 1 World Cups. Côte d'Ivoire have appeared at 4.
      Curaçao are ranked 87th in the world. Côte d'Ivoire are ranked 39th.
      Curaçao will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
      This match takes place at Lincoln Financial Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
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      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia · Capacity: 67,594

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