{"id":1463420,"date":"2026-06-25T23:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1463420"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T09:54:47","slug":"post-match-analysis-curacao-vs-ivory-coast-25-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-curacao-vs-ivory-coast-25-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Curacao vs Ivory Coast stats and analysis:\u00a0Pepe&#8217;s decisive double fires Elephants into the knockout stages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/cote-divoire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivory Coast<\/a> have made history by beating <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/curacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Curacao<\/strong><\/a><strong> 2-0 to progress through to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>World Cup<\/strong><\/a><strong>knockout stages for the first time, courtesy of a brace from Nicolas Pepe. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room famously made 15 saves during the goalless draw against Ecuador, however his clean sheet was wiped after just seven minutes in Philadelphia when Pepe slotted home from a Yan Diomande pass. The former Arsenal player then made sure of the historic win just after the hour mark with a lovely finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, the Elephants secured second spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/world-cup-2026-group-e-odds-june-21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group E<\/a> behind winners Germany, meaning they will await the runner-up of Group I in the last-32, which will be either France or Norway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Curacao bow out of their maiden World Cup with their heads held high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Curacao vs Ivory Coast analysis<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ivory-coast-make-history\" data-level=\"2\">Ivory Coast make history<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pepe-s-decisive-double\" data-level=\"2\">Pepe&#8217;s decisive double<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-danger-man-diomande-sparkles-again\" data-level=\"2\">Danger man Diomande sparkles again<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-curacao-s-tournament-to-be-proud-of\" data-level=\"2\">Curacao\u2019s tournament to be proud of<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><strong>Bet \u00a310 &amp; Get \u00a330 in Free Bets with Bet365<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Not signed up to bet365 yet? 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Fast-forward to June and the former Arsenal forward has really come alive. Firstly, he registered an assist in the superb 2-1 friendly win over France earlier this month, and now he&#8217;s just scored a brace to propel the Ivory Coast into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1463423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25224911\/PepevsCuracao.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pepe&#8217;s opener against Curacao arrived after just seven minutes, as he reacted sharply inside the six-yard area to convert a low delivery following excellent play from Diomande (more on him in a moment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His second, in the 64th minute, showcased his technical quality, curling a precise finish into the net after being picked out by a well-weighted pass from Ibrahim Sangare.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div 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Based on his performances so far at this World Cup, it is easy to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 19-year-old has been one of Ivory Coast\u2019s standout players, first dazzling in the 1-0 win over Ecuador, then remaining a constant attacking threat despite the narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany. He again sparkled in the historic victory over Curacao, where he registered an assist for former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating from the left flank, the winger was menace throughout with his pace, trickery and dangerous delivery. After assisting Pepe for the opener on seven minutes, he then put it on a plate for Amad Diallo shortly after, only for his fellow winger to fluff it wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far this tournament &#8211; at the time of writing &#8211; Diomande ranks second for attempted take-ons (19) behind Vinicius Junior and second for chances created (10) after Achraf Hakimi. He thrives in 1v1 situations, using his dribbling ability to progress play and create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates. Watch out France or Norway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diomande&#8217;s zone map vs Curacao<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-663x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1463432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-663x1024.png 663w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-768x1186.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-995x1536.png 995w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-1326x2048.png 1326w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-173x267.png 173w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-130x200.png 130w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-39x60.png 39w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-97x150.png 97w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao-48x74.png 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/25230134\/DiomandevsCuracao.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curacao-s-tournament-to-be-proud-of\">Curacao\u2019s tournament to be proud of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curacao may be heading back to the Caribbean following the conclusion of Group E, but the island\u2019s 160,00 population will be giving the squad a heroes welcome upon their return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranked 83rd in the world heading into the tournament, simply qualifying for their first-ever World Cup was a remarkable achievement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Curacao did far more than just make up the numbers. They created memories that will live long in their sporting history, from Livano Comenencia scoring their first goal on football&#8217;s biggest stage and briefly drawing level against four-time champions Germany, to earning their first-ever World Cup point in a hard-fought goalless draw with Ecuador, during which Eloy Room kept a historic clean sheet after he made a record-equalling 15 saves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/21032103\/CuracaoEcuador210626_ID3ET43PH-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1461272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/21032103\/CuracaoEcuador210626_ID3ET43PH-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/21032103\/CuracaoEcuador210626_ID3ET43PH-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/21032103\/CuracaoEcuador210626_ID3ET43PH-768x576.jpg 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