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·10 October 2025
World Cup 2026: Seychelles collapse as Côte d'Ivoire cruise

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·10 October 2025
World Cup 2026: Seychelles collapse, Côte d'Ivoire cruise
Nothing could stop the Elephants this Friday. Côte d'Ivoire cruised to a commanding 7-0 victory over Seychelles, further cementing their dominance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Up against the group's weakest side, Emerse Faé's men showed no mercy. The Ivorians played their game from start to finish, ruthlessly exploiting their opponents' defensive frailties to rack up the goals.
Already eliminated, Seychelles' ordeal continues with 46 goals conceded and not a single point earned in 9 games. A nightmare campaign that only confirms their status as Africa's weakest footballing nation.
On the other hand, Côte d'Ivoire remain rock-solid at the back, having yet to concede a goal in the qualifiers. Now, just one final step remains: beating Kenya on the last matchday to seal their return to the World Cup after a twelve-year absence.