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The Ivory Coast moved into the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time with a 2‑0 win over Curaçao in Philadelphia. Goals by Nicolas Pépé, assisted by Yan Diomande and Ibrahim Sangaré, highlighted the victory, while Ecuador edged Germany 2‑1 and Curaçao’s historic debut concluded with a draw and a goal.
The opening match of Group E at the 2026 World Cup unfolded in Philadelphia, where Ivory Coast faced Ecuador amid a backdrop of European club experience and fitness concerns.
From Morocco’s pulsating draw with Brazil to Australia’s shock win over Turkey, the latest predictions weigh Germany’s confidence against Curacao, preview a tight Netherlands‑Japan clash, and highlight Ivory Coast’s defensive duel with Ecuador, while Sweden eyes a must‑win against Tunisia.