Match Snapshot
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast finished 0-2 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 10:00 PM |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Referee | Glenn Nyberg, Sweden |
| Round | Group Stage - 3 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Curaçao come into this fixture after 0 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Ivory Coast arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Curaçao start this round in position 4 with 1 points, while Ivory Coast sit in position 2 with 6 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 7' N. Pepe (Ivory Coast) - Normal Goal
- 35' Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast) - Yellow Card
- 46' A. Diallo (Ivory Coast) - Substitution 1
- 61' L. Comenencia (Curaçao) - Substitution 1
- 64' N. Pepe (Ivory Coast) - Normal Goal
- 67' Y. Diomande (Ivory Coast) - Substitution 2
- 67' N. Pepe (Ivory Coast) - Substitution 3
- 67' A. Bonny (Ivory Coast) - Substitution 4
- 75' Juninho Bacuna (Curaçao) - Yellow Card
- 77' D. Fonville (Curaçao) - Substitution 2
- 77' J. Gaari (Curaçao) - Substitution 3
- 77' F. Kessie (Ivory Coast) - Substitution 5
Goals And Turning Points
- Ivory Coast: N. Pepe 7'
- Ivory Coast: N. Pepe 64'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 3 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as A. Diallo, L. Comenencia, Y. Diomande, N. Pepe, A. Bonny, D. Fonville showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Curaçao | Ivory Coast |
| Shots on Goal | 2 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | 5 | 5 |
| Shots outsidebox | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 11 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 6 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 2-3, Shots off Goal: 7-3, Total Shots: 11-7, Blocked Shots: 2-1.
What The Result Means
Result: Curaçao 0-2 Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Curaçao sit in position 4 with 1 points, while Ivory Coast hold position 2 with 6 points.
Conclusion
Curaçao 0-2 Ivory Coast is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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