Curacao Eyes Round of 16 With Win Needed Over Ivory Coast

Curacao earned a point against Ecuador in the group stage, keeping their tournament hopes alive. With only one win so far, the team’s path to the round of 16 hinges on a victory over Ivory Coast.

Coach Advocaat is expected to tweak the defensive line and add more firepower up front for the decisive match. A win would mark a historic breakthrough, sending Curacao into the World Cup’s last 16.