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Ivory Coast Reach World Cup Knockouts For First Time After 2-0 Victory
Ivory Coast made history by reaching the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after a 2-0 victory over Curacao, surpassing previous generations of Ivorian football. The Netherlands secured top spot in World Cup Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia, advancing to the knockout stages as group winners and avoiding a match against Brazil. Japan will face Brazil in the World Cup knockouts after a nervy 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing their place as runners-up in Group F. Australia also secured a spot in the World Cup's last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday.
Turkey Beat USA With Last-Gasp Winner Before World Cup Exit
Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over a heavily rotated United States side with a last-gasp winner from Kaan Ayhan in a thrilling 2026 World Cup qualifier. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described his team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador in the World Cup as "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to secure a crucial win. Despite Tunisia's poor performance at the World Cup, French head coach Herve Renard stated he has "no regrets" about taking the emergency role after the team was eliminated after finishing bottom of their group.
