Ivory Coast–Curaçao was the cheapest game in Philly, and with many Ivorians banned by the Trump administration, locals embraced the African side.

Ivory Coast finish with six points in Group E with this victory following their opening 1-0 win over Ecuador and a 2-1 loss to Germany.

World Cup 2026 Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia as Nicolas Pépé scored twice to reach the knockout rounds for the first time ever.