Ivory Coast
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ivory Coast, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
Ivory Coast Beat Curacao 2-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts for First Time
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the final group match of the 2026 World Cup. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals, sending Ivory Coast into the knockout stage for the first ti…
After a Comeback, Ecuador Stuns Germany to Reach the Next Round
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to finish third in Group 5 and advance to the World Cup knockout stage. Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 to take second place, while Germany won the group.
Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss
A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neu…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Yan Diomande’s rise from hardship to World Cup prominence
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande described a childhood of poverty, a difficult move to the United States, and the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane. The article says that hard…
Why Curaçao’s celebrated World Cup shirt may never be worn
Curaçao’s yellow away shirt has been widely praised ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA rules may keep it off the pitch. Because Curaçao’s group opponents do not clash with its…
World Cup Day 15: Curaçao Chases History, Japan Faces Sweden in a Direct Clash
Day 15 of the 2026 World Cup features decisive group matches that will send more teams into the round of 32. Curaçao can make history with its first-ever win, Japan and Sweden mee…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
From Bench Player to National Hero: 10 of the Biggest Super-Sub Moments at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has already featured a string of decisive substitute appearances. The article ranks the 10 biggest super-sub moments so far, led by Germany’s Deniz Undav and in…
Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round
The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face…
Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast
Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism…
Viral creator calls out World Cup broadcasters over mispronouncing African names
Angolan creator Albi Angoma went viral in Brazil after criticizing World Cup broadcasters for mispronouncing African footballers’ names. He then released pronunciation guides, gai…
Germany Deals with Schlotterbeck Blow After Ivory Coast Win
Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a knee ligament tear after its 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund defender is out for the rest of the tournam…
Germany Beats Ivory Coast, But Exposes Defensive and Mental Fragility
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the World Cup knockout round. The win exposed defensive flaws and mental weaknesses, but Deniz Undav’s brace gave Julian Nagelsmann a ti…
Why an Investigation Did Not Keep Willy from the World Cup
Eli Wahy was arrested in France over a suspicious yellow card linked to betting, but he was never charged and was allowed to play in the World Cup. Canada first blocked, then allo…
Bettor Loses $1.3 Million After Germany’s 95th-Minute Winner
An anonymous Polymarket bettor, “Slickvenom,” lost $1.3 million when Germany scored in the 95th minute to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto. The bet had been on Germany not to win a…
Unknown Curaçao Keeper Stuns Ecuador With Record 15-Save World Cup Display
Elroy Room made 15 saves as Curaçao drew Ecuador 0-0 in Kansas City, earning the island nation its first World Cup point. The 37-year-old goalkeeper set a World Cup record for sav…
World Cup Highlights: Germany Struggles, Japan Celebrates, Curaçao Makes History
A World Cup highlights roundup notes Germany’s hard-fought win, Japan’s celebration, and Curaçao’s historic point. It also points readers to video summaries of the Netherlands’ 5-…
Germany snatch late win as the Netherlands and Japan rack up big World Cup victories
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 with a 94th-minute goal in a World Cup 2026 knockout-stage step forward. The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1, Japan beat Tunisia 4-0, and Curaçao earn…
Germany Survive Late Scare, Curaçao Earn Historic First World Cup Point
Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and clinch first place in Group 5 and a knockout-stage berth. Curaçao and Ecuador drew 0-0, with Eloy Room making 15 saves to earn…
Schlotterbeck Faces Possible World Cup Exit After Knee Injury
Nico Schlotterbeck may have ended his 2026 World Cup after injuring a ligament in Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. Julian Nagelsmann said the injury “does not look good,” and S…
Why Franck Kessie Saluted After Scoring Against Germany
Franck Kessie scored in the 30th minute as Ivory Coast faced Germany in the 2026 World Cup Group 5. He celebrated with a salute, saying it honors his late father, who served in th…
Germany Coach’s Partner Becomes the World Cup’s Latest Sideline Distraction
Lena Wurzenberger, partner of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, has become a highly visible presence around the team’s World Cup camp, prompting discomfort inside the squad and cri…
Germany’s loudest fan turns Leon Goretzka into a World Cup meme
Finn Kessler, a 20-year-old Bayern Munich fan, has gone viral at the World Cup for loudly shouting Leon Goretzka’s name. He followed Germany to the United States, where his chant…
Liverpool's €100 Million Bid for Yan Diomande Rejected by Leipzig
Liverpool’s €100 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande was rejected. Leipzig want at least €120 million, while Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation. Diom…
Canada’s immigration rules could affect World Cup knockout lineups
Canada’s immigration rules could keep Ghana’s Thomas Partey and Ivory Coast’s Wilfried Zaha out of World Cup knockout matches played in Canada. The 2026 tournament is split across…
Ivory Coast Forward Elye Wahi Blocked From Entering Canada for World Cup Match
Canadian immigration authorities have blocked Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi from entering Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The refusal is linked to an ongoing investi…
Snake sighting surprises Germany at World Cup training site
Germany’s World Cup team spotted a venomous snake near its training camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Joshua Kimmich said the animal posed a danger, as the squad prepared for…
Tunisia appoints Hervé Renard after World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Saber Laamouchi after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden and quickly hired Hervé Renard. The 57-year-old French coach arrives with major World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations expe…
Goals Galore on Day Four of the World Cup
On the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup, Germany beat Curaçao 7-1, Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1, and the Netherlands drew Japan 2-2. Ivory Coast also won thanks to a goal by Diallo.
World Cup Night Delivers Late Drama, History and a Touching Tribute
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 with a 90th-minute goal, and Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup. The night also featured milestone…
Germany routs Curaçao as late goals decide two other international friendlies
Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in a dominant international match. The Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 after late goals on both sides, while Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 with a near-f…
Amad Diallo's Late Winner Gives Ivory Coast a 1-0 Opening Victory Over Ecuador
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The result ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run an…
Ecuador Falls to Ivory Coast Amid Talk of a 'Statue Curse'
Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast on a 90th-minute goal, prompting references to a so-called “statue curse.” The Sport 5 item was published on June 15, 2026, as part of World Cup 2026 c…
Caicedo Confused by New World Cup Injury Rule
The 2026 World Cup has introduced a new injury rule requiring players to leave the field for one minute before returning. Ecuador's Moises Caicedo complained of an injury against…
Dutch media blast Koeman’s defensive substitutions after Japan draws level at 2-2
The Netherlands began its World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Japan, and Dutch media blamed Ronald Koeman’s defensive substitutions for the collapse. Virgil van Dijk scored for the…
Curacao Set for Historic World Cup Debut as Neuer Chases Record Night
Curacao will make its World Cup debut against Germany on day four of the 2026 tournament, while Manuel Neuer could equal the goalkeeper appearance record. The Netherlands face Jap…
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Temporarily Loosen Office Rules for the World Cup
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs will let U.S. staff work from home on World Cup match days through July 19. The policy shift is tied to heavy travel disruptions expected in New Y…