Philadelphia, June 26 -- Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae urged fans to celebrate the team's historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after a 2-0 victory over Curacao, which helped them to secure their place in the elimination rounds for the first time in the global event.

Speaking through an interpreter, Reuters quoted Fae as dedicating the achievement to the people of the Ivory Coast and encouraged them to enjoy the moment while continuing to support the team in the matches ahead.

"My message would be enjoy this historic qualification, celebrate it," Fae said, as per Reuters.

"And once we are done celebrating, please continue sending us positive vibes and praying for us and encouraging us so we can go as far as...