Perfect finish: Ivory Coast women top FIFA Series in style

Ivory Coast’s women’s national team completed a flawless campaign in the FIFA Women’s Series 2026 with a 2-0 victory over Pakistan, sealing top spot with three wins from three matches.

The result, secured on Thursday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé, confirmed the Elephants’ dominance throughout the competition, as they maintained a perfect record to finish at the summit of the home standings.

Although the scoreline was more modest than in previous matches, Ivory Coast remained firmly in control.

Goals from Ami Diallo and Habibou Ouedraogo ensured a comfortable win, even in a contest that lacked the high scoring margins seen earlier in the tournament.

From the opening stages, Ivory Coast dictated the pace of the match, applying steady pressure and managing possession effectively.

Pakistan, for their part, attempted to remain organised defensively, but struggled to contain the movement and technical quality of their opponents over the course of the game.

The breakthrough eventually came through Ami Diallo, whose goal set the tone for the remainder of the encounter.

Habibou Ouedraogo later added a second, confirming the result and securing maximum points for the hosts.

While the match did not produce the same volume of goals as Ivory Coast’s earlier fixtures, it reflected a controlled and disciplined performance.

The team demonstrated an ability to adapt its approach, maintaining efficiency without relying on overwhelming scorelines.

Ivory Coast’s dominance across the tournament had already been established in their previous matches.

An emphatic 8-0 victory over Mauritania highlighted their attacking strength, while a remarkable 15-1 win against Turks and Caicos Islands underlined the gap between the hosts and their opponents.

Those results, combined with the final win against Pakistan, ensured that the Elephants completed a clean sweep of the competition.

The consistency shown across all three matches emphasised both their attacking power and defensive organisation.

Finishing top of the standings with three victories, Ivory Coast emerged as the standout team of the FIFA Women’s Series 2026.

Their performances offered a clear indication of their readiness as they continue preparations for upcoming international challenges.

The tournament also provided valuable competitive experience for the squad, allowing players to build cohesion and confidence in a structured environment.

Each match presented different challenges, and Ivory Coast responded with performances that demonstrated both control and effectiveness.

Attention now turns to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in 2026, for which this competition has served as an important preparatory step.

The level of performance displayed throughout the FIFA Series suggests that Ivory Coast will approach that tournament with momentum and belief.

The controlled win over Pakistan may not have matched the dramatic scorelines of earlier matches, but it completed a campaign defined by consistency and authority.

For Ivory Coast, the outcome reinforces their status as one of the leading sides in the competition.

As the FIFA Women’s Series concludes, the Elephants leave with a perfect record and a strong foundation for the challenges ahead, having demonstrated both attacking strength and tactical discipline across all three matches.