From outcast to hero of the Elephants: can Pépé break Norway's oars in the round of 32?
من منبوذ إلى بطل للأفيال.. هل ينجح بيبي في كسر مجاديف النرويج بدور الـ32؟
Summary
After months of being sidelined amid controversy, Nicolas Pépé has returned to write one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. He led Côte d'Ivoire to its first-ever qualification for the knockout rounds.
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