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World Cup Knockout Stage Qualifiers

Updated 2026-06-25 23:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

In the FIFA World Cup, Ivory Coast and Ecuador secured their places in the knockout stages. Ivory Coast defeated Curacao with Nicolas Pepe's brace, while Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1.

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ESPN
Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.
2026-06-25 23:47 UTC
BBC Sport
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their history.
2026-06-25 22:46 UTC
BBC Sport
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
2026-06-25 22:57 UTC
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