Ivory Coast
South Korea suffers 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast in World Cup tune-up
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South Korea lost 4-0 to Ivory Coast in a friendly match at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, on Saturday. The team hit the woodwork three times but failed to score, while suffering multiple defensive breakdowns. The defeat comes with the FIFA World Cup less than three months away.
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has selected a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup that includes two former Hammarby players.
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Scotland lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast at Hampden Park, marking their second straight defeat in World Cup preparations. Nicolas Pepe scored the only goal in the 12th minute by reacting quickest to a rebound off the post. The hosts struggled to create clear chances despite some improvement after halftime.
Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbagbo has been cleared to run in the upcoming presidential election. The 76-year-old will contest against incumbent President Alassane Ouattara in the October 25 vote.