CuraçaovsIvory Coast

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group E against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Curaçao arrive in North America ranked 82 in the FIFA World Ranking, representing CONCACAF. Ivory Coast are one of Africa's most talented footballing nations, having produced generations of world-class players who have graced the biggest clubs in European football.

Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast have appeared at three World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014.

The match is scheduled at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM (20:00 ET).