Ivory Coast worthy of place in World Cup knockout phase, coach says (opens original article in a new tab)

Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae believes his team has shown they deserve a place in the World Cup knockout phase, as they prepare for their final Group E match against Curacao. The team faces a tough challenge after a 2-1 defeat to Germany and an injured defender.

• Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae stated his team is worthy of a place in the World Cup knockout phase after two matches.
• Fae emphasized the need for consistency in mindset and performance against Curacao in their Group E finale.
• Ivory Coast's defense player Wilfried Singo was injured in the match against Germany, but the federation reported encouraging post-match examinations.