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Player Ratings: Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast player ratings: Pepe brace steals the show from Diomande in historic Group E win
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Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast: Pepe becomes unlikely hero with brace to seal Ivory Coast's first World Cup last-32 spot
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Curacao lineup vs. Ivory Coast: Predicted XI for final World Cup 2026 Group E clash
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World Cup: The most saves in a single match after Eloy Room makes history for Curacao
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Match Analysis: Ecuador held to goalless draw by Curaçao as 2026 World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Ecuador were held to a goalless draw by debutants Curaçao in Kansas City, leaving their 2026 World Cup progression in serious doubt ahead of a date with Germany.Jun 21, 05:38
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Team News: Ecuador vs. Curacao injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 Group E clash between Ecuador and Curacao.Jun 20, 01:00
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Germany 7-1 Curacao player ratings: 9s and 8s for Julian Nagelsmann's men in World Cup demolition
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Germany's 7-1 mauling of Curacao in World Cup 2026 Group E.Jun 14, 20:27
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Germany 7-1 Curacao: Man United's £47.7m transfer regret assessed after World Cup mauling
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