Ivory CoastvsEcuador

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.

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. Ecuador head to the 2026 World Cup as one of South America's most improved footballing nations, having established themselves as a consistent presence at the tournament after decades of struggling to qualify.

Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast have appeared at three World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014. Ecuador: Ecuador have qualified for the World Cup four times: 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2022.

The match is scheduled at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 04:00 AM (00:00 ET).