Ivory Coast created a new chapter in their football history after defeating Curacao 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae admits he was disappointed by comments made by former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger when questioned about the African teams at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
The final round of Group E matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered high drama as Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador all secured places in the Round of 32, although they reached the knockout stage in different ways.
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae feels Germany's experience was the difference in the 2-1 defeat in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash at BMO Field on Saturday.
Germany came back from behind to snatch a late 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter at the Toronto Stadium in Canada on Saturday
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has warned Germany that his team are not heading into their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash simply to make up the numbers.