Nicolas Pepé is a professional footballer known for electrifying pace and clinical finishing at club and international level.
England has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane has scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham has put England ahead just after half-time and Marcus Rashford has sealed the win late on. Elsewhere Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo and Ghana beat Panama 1-0.
Switzerland has beaten Algeria 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match. Breel Embolo opened in the 10th minute after a Johan Manzambi run; Dan Ndoye doubled the lead within a minute of the second half after an Algerian clearance. Algeria pressed and made attacking changes but failed to score, ending their tournament while Switzerland advances to the last 16.
The expanded 2026 World Cup has delivered knockout drama as the last-32 lineups emerge. Five players have scored four goals in the group stage, led by Messi and Mbappe, while Cf4te dvoire progress to the last 32 after a 2-0 victory over Curaao. The Netherlands face Morocco in a marquee clash as the tournament moves to its knockout rounds.