C么te d'Ivoire national football team celebrates with FIF President after World Cup qualification
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The C么te d'Ivoire national football team is celebrating its qualification for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Cura莽ao 2-0. The team's victory has led to jubilation, shared with the President of the Ivorian Football Federation FIF. This achievement follows a series of preparations, including training sessions and press conferences, as the team, known as the Elephants, advanced through the tournament. Earlier in the competition, the Elephants were warmly welcomed by Ivorian supporters in Toronto. The team's journey also saw a change in its roster, with Cl茅ment Akpa being replaced by Christopher Operi due to injury.
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Ivorian supporters gathered at the INJS Marcory fan zone to watch the C么te d'Ivoire vs. Cura莽ao World Cup 2026 match. C么te d'Ivoire defeated Cura莽ao 2-0, securing their spot in the round of 16. Other related news includes the Elephants' final training session, coach Emerse Fa茅's pre-match press conference, and the team's warm welcome by Ivorian supporters in Toronto. The article also mentions C么te d'Ivoire being placed in Pot 3 for the World Cup 2026 draw. In other World Cup news, Elye Wahi was authorized to join the Elephants in Canada, Senegal lost to Norway, and Algeria beat Jordan to remain in contention for the round of 16. Cl茅ment Akpa was replaced by Christopher Operi due to injury.
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