GermanyvsIvory 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.

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup in a period of renewal, aiming to restore their reputation as one of football's superpowers after disappointing group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. 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.

Germany: Germany are the second-most successful nation in World Cup history with four titles: 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast have appeared at three World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014.

The match is scheduled at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM (19:00 ET).