Yahoo Sports reports: Ecuador powered into the World Cup last 32 with a deserved 2-1 win over already-qualified Germany on Thursday, as Ivory Coast secured the second automatic qualification berth in Group E. The Ivorians reached the knock-out rounds at a men's World Cup for the first time in four attempts after a double from Nicolas Pépé in a 2-0 victory over debutants Curaçao, who bow out in last place.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 25, 2026 10:27 PM
Ecuador beat already-qualified Germany to progress, Ivorians through
Ecuador powered into the World Cup last 32 with a deserved 2-1 win over already-qualified Germany on Thursday, as Ivory Coast secured the second automatic qualification berth in Group E. The Ivorians reached the knock-out rounds at a men's World Cup for the first time in four attempts after a double from Nicolas Pépé in a 2-0 victory over debutants Curaçao, who bow out in last place.
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