World Cup Gameweek 3
Curaçao 0 - 2 FT Ivory Coast
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Nicolas Pépé (Yan Diomande) 7'
Nicolas Pépé 35'
↓ Amad Diallo ↑Christ Inao Oulaï 45'
HT
61' ↓ Livano Comenencia ↑Jeremy Antonisse
Nicolas Pépé (Ibrahim Sangaré) 64'
↓ Nicolas Pépé ↑Sepe Elye Wahi 67'
↓ Ange-Yoan Bonny ↑Oumar Diakité 67'
↓ Yan Diomande ↑Bazoumana Touré 67'
75' Juninho Bacuna
↓ Franck Kessié ↑Jean Michaël Seri 77'
77' ↓ Jurien Gaari ↑Gervane Kastaneer
77' ↓ Deveron Fonville ↑Tyrese Noslin
90' ↓ Jürgen Locadia ↑Brandley Kuwas
90' ↓ Joshua Brenet ↑Shurandy Sambo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Curaçao
Goalkeepers
Eloy Room 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joshua Brenet 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Juriën Gaari 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Armando Obispo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sherel Floranus
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Deveron Fonville
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Leandro Bacuna
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Livano Comenencia 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Tahith Chong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jürgen Locadia 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.0
Rating
Juninho Bacuna 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Trevor Doornbusch 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tyrick Bodak
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riechedly Bazoer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roshon van Eijma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shurandy Sambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ar'jany Martha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Noslin 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brandley Kuwas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godfried Roemeratoe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Felida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gervane Kastaneer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Gorré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Antonisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sontje Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jearl Margaritha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivory Coast
Goalkeepers
Yahia Fofana
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Guéla Doué
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Diomande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Téa Operi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré 
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
98
Passes
13
Duels
Franck Kessié
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Amad Diallo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yan Diomande
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Nicolas Pépé 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Mohamed Koné
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alban Lafont
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emmanuel Agbadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evan Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ghislain Konan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Singo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christ Ravynel Inao Oulaï
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bazoumana Touré 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Jean Michaël Seri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seko Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Adingra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Parfait Guiagon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pépé's Brace Secures Ivory Coast's Progression
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Ivory Coast's ruthless attacking efficiency completely dismantled their opponents, turning a high-pressure group finale into a comfortable procession to the knockout stages.
The Early Opener
The Stakes were towering as Curaçao and Ivory Coast stepped onto the pitch at Lincoln Financial Field for this decisive World Cup group stage clash. The Elephants wasted absolutely no time asserting their authority. In just the seventh minute, Nicolas Pépé drew first blood, latching onto a precise pass from Yan Diomande to set a relentless tone. From there, the West African powerhouse completely dominated possession, dictating the tempo with a commanding 63% share of the ball. The Caribbean side found themselves pinned back early, scrambling to disrupt the passing lanes as their opponents calmly circulated the ball and searched for further openings. The crowd barely had time to settle into their seats before the tactical blueprint became undeniable, forcing the trailing team to abandon their initial defensive posture far sooner than planned.
Shifting The Balance
Despite falling behind, the home side refused to surrender quietly. They generated set-piece pressure with numerous corners and a total of 11 shots, attempting to drag themselves back into contention. The Balance of the match teetered as they fired several attempts toward the target, yet their lack of a clinical edge kept them off the scoreboard. Just as belief began to creep into their play, the ultimate turning point arrived. In the 64th minute, Ibrahim Sangaré carved open the defense with a brilliant assist, finding Pépé once again. The winger made no mistake, doubling his tally and effectively killing the contest. This second strike punished the trailing side for their wastefulness and showcased exactly why the Elephants are considered dangerous tournament contenders.
The Final Whistle
Down by two goals, whatever Intensity the trailing side had mustered quickly evaporated into the humid evening air. The Elephants expertly managed the remaining minutes, stifling any potential late surges and successfully navigating a flurry of late fouls to protect their clean sheet. The aftermath is stark: with this 2-0 defeat, the island nation finishes bottom of the group with just a single point and a brutal -8 goal difference, spelling the end of their World Cup journey. Conversely, this victory vaults the victors to six points, solidifying their second-place position and sending them confidently into the knockout rounds. The final whistle confirmed what the tactical execution had suggested all along—clinical finishing remains the ultimate differentiator.
Key Questions
What made N. Pépé the Man of the Match?
Nicolas Pépé secured the win by scoring both goals, including an early 7th-minute strike that completely dictated the tempo and shattered the opposition's game plan.
What does this mean for Curaçao's season?
With just one point from three matches and a -8 goal difference, Curaçao finishes at the bottom and unfortunately exits the World Cup.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Curaçao Face Massive Uphill Battle Against Ivory Coast
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. While survival in the group is on the line, Curaçao's completely shattered defense makes this a likely walkover for the Elephants.
The Setup
Heading into this decisive Group Stage clash on June 25, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, the Stakes are undoubtedly high. Curaçao sit bottom of the group with zero points and a devastating minus-six goal difference after conceding seven times in their opener. They face an Ivory Coast side sitting comfortably in second place following a pragmatic 1-0 victory. The Balance here is completely skewed; a rock-bottom Form rating for the Caribbean side highlights their shocking defensive collapse. Despite the undeniable tournament pressure on both sides, a lack of genuine Stars outside the African squad's ranks leaves this fixture feeling entirely one-sided.
Key Battle
With Curaçao desperately needing a result to keep their tournament hopes alive, their shell-shocked backline must somehow contain the relentless Ivorian attacking unit. The Elephants will look to exploit the massive gaps left by a desperate Caribbean midfield. If the underdogs overcommit going forward in search of points, the African counter-attack will be ruthless.
Our Prediction
Expect total domination from Ivory Coast. Curaçao must push for a result, which will only leave them exposed to swift transitions orchestrated from deep by O. Diomande, while Y. Diomande and A. Diallo provide the attacking firepower. The Elephants will score early, control the tempo, and cruise to a comfortable multi-goal victory, sealing Curaçao's early tournament exit.