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World Cup's Smallest-Ever Nation Still a Chance to Progress

Germany has already advanced, while Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador and Curaçao need results and tiebreakers to reach the Round of 32.

  • Group E concludes with Ivory Coast, Curacao, and Ecuador competing for knockout qualification, while Germany has already secured the top position and will play in Boston on Monday, June 29.
  • Curacao, led by veteran coach Dick Advocaat, remains in contention after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador, where goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a 15-save performance securing the team's first World Cup point.
  • Ivory Coast will advance as runners-up if they avoid defeat against Curacao, while Ecuador must beat Germany to keep qualification hopes alive, as a draw would leave them with 2 points.
  • The runner-up will face France or Norway in the Round at Dallas Stadium on June 30, with head-to-head records and Team Conduct Score determining placement if teams finish level on points.
  • All four teams play at 3 p.m. CST, with the Caribbean nation aiming to become the smallest team to reach the World Cup knockout stages in tournament history.
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