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Ivory Coast Wins Irish Fans Despite Loss
During the 2026 World Cup, there was unexpected support from Irish fans, who chose to cheer for the Ivory Coast team, due to the similarities between their flags in design and colors, despite Ireland not qualifying for the tournament. This support was reflected in fans wearing Ivory Coast's orange jerseys, and bars and social media platforms transforming into festive displays celebrating this phenomenon that started in Edinburgh and spread around the world. Although the Irish team was eliminated in the Round of 32, they historically contributed to Ivory Coast's support by helping them qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time.
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