New Delhi, June 25 -- Ivory Coast will take on Curacao in Philadelphia, with its sights set on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. Ivory Coast are just one point away from securing their place in the round of 32.

A draw against Curacao will take the Ivory Coast to four points, whereas a win will take them to six points. Ivory Coast will qualify even if Ecuador beats Germany, given the fact that the African side holds the head-to-head advantage over the South American outfit.

Curacao, on the other hand, have to beat the Ivory Coast to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stage. A win will take them to four points from three games, and they must hope Ecuador lose to Germany.

Should Ecuador beat Germany and Curac...