FIFA World Cup LIVE: Côte d'Ivoire Chase Knockout Berth Against Curaçao in Tense Group E Clash

Côte d'Ivoire are in action against Curaçao in a high-stakes Group E fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. A victory would send Les Éléphants through as runners-up in the group, while a draw could still be enough for them to progress as one of the best third-placed finishers.

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82:27 — Yellow Card
74' | Yellow Card Shown to Juninho Bacuna
49:10
34:11 Yellow Card
6:04 Goal!

June 26, 2026 03:16
Yellow Card
82:27 — Yellow Card
Gervane Kastaneer of Curaçao was handed a caution by the referee after being penalised for a rough challenge in the 82nd minute.
June 26, 2026 03:13
Free Kick
82' | Côte d'Ivoire Concede a Free Kick
Christ Inao Oulaï of Côte d'Ivoire is penalised for a foul, handing Curaçao a set-piece opportunity.
June 26, 2026 03:13
Free Kick
82' | Noslin Draws a Free Kick on the Right Flank
Curaçao's Tyrese Noslin earns his team a free kick after drawing contact out on the right wing.
June 26, 2026 03:12
78' | Juninho Bacuna Heads Just Over the Bar
Curaçao go agonisingly close! Juninho Bacuna meets a delivery from Leandro Bacuna after a set piece and attacks the ball from the heart of the penalty area, but his header clears the crossbar by a fraction.
June 26, 2026 03:12
78' | Leandro Bacuna's Header Drifts Wide of the Left Post
Another opportunity goes begging for Curaçao. Jeremy Antonisse whips in a cross from a set piece and Leandro Bacuna attacks with a header from the middle of the area, but it drifts wide of the left post.
June 26, 2026 03:10
Corner
78' | Corner Kick Awarded to Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire earn a corner after Sherel Floranus puts the ball behind his own goal line.
June 26, 2026 03:10
Free Kick
77' | Noslin Picks Up Another Free Kick on the Right Wing
Tyrese Noslin of Curaçao is fouled again and collects a free kick out on the right flank.
June 26, 2026 03:10
Free Kick
77' | Opéri Penalised for a Foul
Christopher Opéri of Côte d'Ivoire is called for a foul, ceding possession to Curaçao.
June 26, 2026 03:08
76' | Seri Comes On as Kessie Is Withdrawn for Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire make a midfield change: Jean Michaël Seri is brought on to replace Franck Kessie.
June 26, 2026 03:08
76' | Noslin On for Fonville as Curaçao Ring the Changes
Curaçao freshen up their attack, sending Tyrese Noslin on in place of Deveron Fonville.
June 26, 2026 03:08
76' | Kastaneer Replaces Gaari in Another Curaçao Change
Curaçao make a further switch: Gervane Kastaneer is introduced as Juriën Gaari makes way.
June 26, 2026 03:07
Yellow Card
74' | Yellow Card Shown to Juninho Bacuna
Juninho Bacuna of Curaçao is booked by the referee after committing a reckless foul.
June 26, 2026 03:07
Free Kick
74' | Bacuna Gives Away a Foul
Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna concedes a foul, giving the opposition a dead-ball situation.
June 26, 2026 03:07
Free Kick
74' | Oulaï Earns a Free Kick in the Attacking Half
Christ Inao Oulaï of Côte d'Ivoire draws a foul and wins a free kick in the opposition's half of the field.
June 26, 2026 03:05
Corner
73' | Fofana Denies Chong with a Fine Save
Curaçao threaten! Tahith Chong, teed up by Jürgen Locadia, unleashes a left-footed strike from the right edge of the penalty area, but Yahia Fofana of Côte d'Ivoire dives to his bottom right to pull off a fine stop.
June 26, 2026 03:05
Offside
71' | Brenet Caught in an Offside Position for Curaçao
The assistant referee's flag goes up against Curaçao as Joshua Brenet is ruled to have been in an offside position.
June 26, 2026 03:05
70' | Play Resumes After a Stoppage
The pause in play has come to an end and both sides are ready to get back underway on the pitch.
June 26, 2026 02:59
67:29 — Play Halted for Drinks Break
Play was brought to a brief halt at the 67-minute mark as players took a scheduled drinks break.
June 26, 2026 02:58
66:40 — Côte d'Ivoire Make a Change
Côte d'Ivoire made a personnel switch at the 66-minute mark, introducing Bazoumana Touré to the field in place of Yan Diomande.
June 26, 2026 02:58
66:32 — Côte d'Ivoire Make Another Substitution
Côte d'Ivoire made a further change, with Oumar Diakité stepping onto the pitch to replace Ange-Yoan Bonny.
June 26, 2026 02:58
66:34 — Elye Wahi Enters for Nicolas Pépé
Côte d'Ivoire completed their third change of the evening by bringing on Elye Wahi, with goalscorer Nicolas Pépé making way.
June 26, 2026 02:55
Corner
63:12 — Goal! Côte d'Ivoire 2-0 Curaçao
Goal! Nicolas Pépé latched onto an opportunity and drove a left-footed shot from the right channel of the penalty area into the top-left corner of the net. Ibrahim Sangaré provided the assist. The scoreline now stands at Curaçao 0, Côte d'Ivoire 2.
June 26, 2026 02:52
60:54 — Curaçao Make a Substitution
Curaçao opted for a change just past the hour mark, with Jeremy Antonisse coming on to replace Livano Comenencia.
June 26, 2026 02:48
Free Kick
56:58 — Free Kick Awarded to Côte d'Ivoire
Christ Inao Oulaï of Côte d'Ivoire earns a free kick for his side after a challenge in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 02:48
Free Kick
56:58 — Foul Committed by Gaari
Juriën Gaari of Curaçao is penalized for a foul, giving possession back to Côte d'Ivoire via a set piece.
June 26, 2026 02:46
54:27 — Floranus Fires Over from Distance
Sherel Floranus of Curaçao drove a left-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, with the ball set up by Juninho Bacuna, but his effort went well over the crossbar.
June 26, 2026 02:44
52:48 — Kessié Header Blocked in the Box
Franck Kessié of Côte d'Ivoire directed a header from the left channel of the penalty area, fed by a cross from Nicolas Pépé, but the attempt was charged down before it could reach the goal.
June 26, 2026 02:44
Corner
52:11 — Corner Kick Won by Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire win a corner kick after Curaçao's Livano Comenencia concedes one under pressure.
June 26, 2026 02:44
52:09 — Kessié Strike from the Centre Denied
Franck Kessié of Côte d'Ivoire let fly with his left foot from the centre of the penalty box, with Yan Diomande providing the assist, but the shot was blocked and cleared.
June 26, 2026 02:42
47:55 — Gaari Header Blocked Close to Goal
Juriën Gaari of Curaçao connected with a Juninho Bacuna cross and headed goalward from the left edge of the six-yard box, but the attempt was blocked and the threat cleared.
June 26, 2026 02:40
Free Kick
48:42 — Sangaré Wins a Free Kick
Ibrahim Sangaré of Côte d'Ivoire is awarded a free kick after being fouled in his side's defensive half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 02:40
Free Kick
48:42 — Locadia Penalized for a Foul
Jürgen Locadia of Curaçao is penalized for a foul, resulting in a free kick being handed to the opposing side.
June 26, 2026 02:39
Free Kick
47:46 Free Kick Conceded
Curaçao's Tahith Chong is penalised for a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:39
Free Kick
47:46 Free Kick Drawn
Ibrahim Sangaré draws a free kick for Côte d'Ivoire from deep inside their own half.
June 26, 2026 02:37
Offside
45:33 Offside Flagged
The flag goes up against Côte d'Ivoire — Nicolas Pépé is caught in an offside position and the attack comes to nothing.
June 26, 2026 02:36
Kick Off
45' Second Half Begins
The second period is now under way. Score: Curaçao 0, Côte d'Ivoire 1.
June 26, 2026 02:36
45' Half-Time Substitution
Côte d'Ivoire ring a change at the break. Christ Inao Oulaï enters the pitch in place of Amad Diallo.
June 26, 2026 02:20
Half Time
49:10
The first half has concluded with Curaçao trailing Ivory Coast 0-1.
June 26, 2026 02:19
Corner
47:56 Corner
Curaçao is awarded a corner kick following a deflection by Ange-Yoan Bonny.
June 26, 2026 02:18
Corner
47:26 Corner
Curaçao earns a corner kick after Franck Kessie conceded the set-piece.
June 26, 2026 02:17
Free Kick
46:11 Free Kick Won
Leandro Bacuna of Curaçao wins a free kick on the left flank.
June 26, 2026 02:17
Free Kick
46:11 Free Kick Lost
Ibrahim Sangaré from Ivory Coast is penalized for a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:16
44:59 Added Time
The fourth official has signaled for four minutes of injury time.
June 26, 2026 02:15
43:16 Miss
Leandro Bacuna's right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area went narrowly wide to the left. The attempt was set up by Sherel Floranus.
June 26, 2026 02:14
Free Kick
42:47 Free Kick Won
Tahith Chong secures a free kick for Curaçao in the attacking zone.
June 26, 2026 02:14
Free Kick
42:47 Free Kick Lost
Franck Kessie of Ivory Coast committed a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:13
Corner
41:15 Corner
Ivory Coast is awarded a corner kick after Joshua Brenet conceded possession.
June 26, 2026 02:10
39' Miss
Tahith Chong fired a left-footed attempt from outside the box that missed to the left, following a pass from Jürgen Locadia.
June 26, 2026 02:07
Free Kick
35:51 Free Kick Lost
A foul was committed by Sherel Floranus of Curaçao.
June 26, 2026 02:07
Free Kick
35:51 Free Kick Won
Amad Diallo wins a free kick for Ivory Coast in the attacking half.
June 26, 2026 02:06
Yellow Card
34:11 Yellow Card
Nicolas Pépé receives a yellow card from the referee for a rough challenge.
June 26, 2026 02:06
Free Kick
34:01 Free Kick Lost
Nicolas Pépé of Ivory Coast is responsible for the foul.
June 26, 2026 02:05
Free Kick
34:01 Free Kick Won
Tahith Chong earns a free kick for Curaçao in their own half.
June 26, 2026 02:04
Free Kick
32:50 Free Kick Lost
Deveron Fonville of Curaçao conceded a foul.
June 26, 2026 02:04
Free Kick
32:50 Free Kick Won
Amad Diallo wins a free kick for Ivory Coast in the offensive zone.
June 26, 2026 02:03
Free Kick
30:53 — Free Kick Surrendered
Livano Comenencia of Curaçao is penalized for a foul, handing the opposition a free kick.
June 26, 2026 02:02
Free Kick
30:53 — Free Kick Earned
Yahia Fofana of Côte d'Ivoire draws a foul to earn his side a free kick in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 26, 2026 02:00
Corner
29:10 — Corner Awarded to Curaçao
Curaçao earn a corner kick after Guéla Doué puts the ball behind his own goal line.
June 26, 2026 01:58
Corner
27:44 — Côte d'Ivoire Win a Corner
Joshua Brenet concedes a corner, granting Côte d'Ivoire the resulting set-piece opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:57
25:40 — Action Resumes on the Pitch
The stoppage has concluded and both sides are ready to get back to business on the field.
June 26, 2026 01:54
22:47 — Drinks Break Halts Play
The match is briefly paused as the players take a scheduled drinks break.
June 26, 2026 01:54
22:45 — Match Back Underway
The break is over and play is about to resume on the field.
June 26, 2026 01:54
22:17 — Injury Forces Play to Halt
Play comes to a halt as Juriën Gaari of Curaçao goes down with an injury.
June 26, 2026 01:54
22:10 — Amad Diallo Goes Close but Misses
A golden chance goes begging for Côte d'Ivoire as Amad Diallo's left-footed effort from beyond the penalty area drifts narrowly wide to the left. The move was created by Franck Kessie.
June 26, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
21:01 — Curaçao Win a Free Kick
Joshua Brenet earns a free kick for Curaçao after drawing a foul deep in their own defensive half.
June 26, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
21:01 — Côte d'Ivoire Give Away Free Kick
Côte d'Ivoire's Christopher Opéri is penalized for a foul, conceding a free kick to the other side.
June 26, 2026 01:51
Free Kick
20:21 — Côte d'Ivoire Claim Free Kick on Right Flank
Guéla Doué draws a foul on the right side of the pitch to secure a free kick for Côte d'Ivoire.
June 26, 2026 01:51
Free Kick
20:21 — Juninho Bacuna Penalized for Foul
Curaçao's Juninho Bacuna commits a foul and the referee awards a free kick against him.
June 26, 2026 01:50
17:44 — Amad Diallo Fires Wide Once More
Another opportunity slips away for Côte d'Ivoire — Amad Diallo's left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area strays to the right of goal. Yan Diomande had provided the assist.
June 26, 2026 01:45
13:47 — Gaari's Long-Range Drive Goes Wide
Curaçao's Juriën Gaari tests the keeper with a right-footed drive from outside the area, but the attempt drifts to the left of goal. The move was initiated by Leandro Bacuna.
June 26, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
11:21 — Gaari Penalized for Foul
Curaçao's Juriën Gaari is penalized for a foul, conceding a free kick to the opposing team.
June 26, 2026 01:42
Free Kick
11:21 — Côte d'Ivoire Secure a Free Kick
Yan Diomande draws a foul in the defensive half to secure a free kick for Côte d'Ivoire.
June 26, 2026 01:40
9:05 — Diallo's Early Strike Narrowly Misses
Côte d'Ivoire nearly break the deadlock in the early exchanges as Amad Diallo's left-footed shot from range comes close but tails off to the left of goal. Nicolas Pépé had created the opportunity.
June 26, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
7:58 Free Kick Won
Guéla Doué wins a free kick for Ivory Coast inside his own half.
June 26, 2026 01:39
Free Kick
7:58 Free Kick Lost
Juninho Bacuna of Curaçao is penalized for a foul.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Goal
6:04 Goal!
Goal! Curaçao 0, Côte d'Ivoire 1. Nicolas Pépé puts the Ivorians ahead, drilling a left-footed effort into the middle of the net from point-blank range. The assist belongs to Yan Diomande.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Free Kick
5:41 Free Kick Given Away
Armando Obispo of Curaçao concedes a foul.
June 26, 2026 01:37
Free Kick
5:41 Free Kick Earned
Ange-Yoan Bonny draws a foul and earns Côte d'Ivoire a set-piece in the attacking half.
June 26, 2026 01:32
1:34 Attempt Stopped
Shot stopped. Curaçao's Tahith Chong unleashes a left-footed strike from outside the box, but Côte d'Ivoire goalkeeper Yahia Fofana holds firm, making the save at the centre of his goal.
June 26, 2026 01:31
Kick Off
First Half Kicks Off
The opening half has gotten under way.
June 26, 2026 01:31
Lineups Confirmed
Both teams have revealed their starting XIs and the players are now going through their pre-match warm-up drills on the pitch.