Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second place in World Cup Group E as new boys Curacao head home.Ivory Coast were on top throughout with Pepe scoring two fine goals either side of half time.They progress to the round of 32 where they are currently projected to face Norway, while Curacao bow out with a point and a goal from their World Cup bow.Germany win the group despite losing to Ecuador in New Jersey.In-demand Yan Diomande showed great trickery and poise down the left to create the opener, picking out Pepe to score at the near post.And 20 minutes into the second half Pepe laced in a fine curling shot across goal and in to wrap up the win.Diomande is a reported �100m+ target for Liverpool and he was again highly impressive. The youngster has created 10 chances and completed 10 dribbles in his opening three World Cup games.More to follow. Topics Curacao National Football Team Ivory Coast national football team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Curacao v Ivory Coast: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 25th June, 2026 Curacao vs Ivory Coast: Line-ups confirmed for crunch World Cup clash Mitch Fretton 25th June, 2026 Curacao v Ivory Coast: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Ben Miller 25th June, 2026 Room wants statue in Curacao after record-equalling performance against Ecuador Jon Fisher 21st June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast report, result, goals as Undav double sinks spirited Elephants 101 GreatGoals 20th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast leading Germany as Liverpool target impresses 101 GreatGoals 20th June, 2026
