Ivory Coast face make-or-break World Cup clash with Curacao

Ivory Coast must beat Curacao to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Les Elephants, who need a win to confirm progression to the knockout stage, face the Caribbean side in a decisive group match. The game is part of a tournament that has already seen 1,248 players from across the globe assemble – every one of them catalogued in the Guardian’s complete player guide. For Ivory Coast, the stakes are simple: win or go home. The result will determine whether they join the growing list of nations already eliminated or advance to the next round.