2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast qualification scenarios for the round of 32

25.06.26 FT World Cup

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Before their final match against Curaçao on Thursday at 8:00 PM GMT, Ivory Coast has everything in their hands to reach the round of 32 at the World Cup.

The Elephants are currently second in Group E with 3 points, trailing Germany (6 pts) and ahead of Ecuador and Curaçao (1 pt each). Here’s a breakdown of the different qualification scenarios for Ivory Coast to make it to the round of 32.

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Germany has already secured top spot in the group thanks to their two wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast, regardless of the results on matchday three.

Ivory Coast will qualify as group runners-up if:

- They win or draw against Curaçao, regardless of the Ecuador–Germany result, thanks to their 1-0 victory over the South Americans.

Ivory Coast could qualify as one of the best third-placed teams if:

- They lose to Curaçao and Ecuador either draw or lose to Germany. Being among the best third-placed teams will also depend on results from the other groups.

The equation is simple for Franck Kessié and his teammates: a draw guarantees qualification without any complicated calculations. A defeat might still be enough, but nothing is assured.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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