Ivory Coast boosted their chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after cruising to a commanding victory over Curaçao in their final Group E fixture.
The Elephants dominated the encounter from the opening whistle, controlling possession and creating the majority of the scoring opportunities while keeping their opponents on the back foot.
Nicolas Pépé starred for the African side with a superb brace, producing an excellent attacking display to guide Ivory Coast to a comfortable win.
At the other end, Ivory Coast’s solid defensive performance ensured Curaçao rarely threatened, allowing the Elephants to see out the match with ease.
The result keeps Ivory Coast’s World Cup hopes alive and highlights the team’s growing momentum, with Pépé once again proving decisive in attack.
Elsewhere in the group, Ecuador pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory over Germany to finish third, with their knockout-stage fate set to be determined.
For Curaçao, the defeat brought their World Cup campaign to an end after they were outclassed by a superior Ivory Coast side.
