Nicolas Pepe struck twice as Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The Ivorians finished second in Group E and will face either Norway or France in the Round of 32.
Four-time champion Germany targets redemption in World Cup Group E under Julian Nagelsmann. However, Die Mannschaft faces a stiff challenge from a defensively stubborn Ecuador, a tactically flexible Côte d'Ivoire, and tournament debutant and Cinderella story Curaçao
