Group Stage · Group E

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador

Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 23:00 UTC · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

CIV

Ivory Coast

The Elephants
FIFA Ranking#48
CoachEmerse Fae
Key PlayerFranck Kessie
WC Appearances4
Best FinishGroup Stage
ExpectationsCompetitive

AFCON 2024 champions and a squad loaded with European talent from Paris, Barcelona, and the Premier League. The Elephants arrive as one of Africa's most dangerous sides.

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ECU

Ecuador

La Tri
FIFA Ranking#33
CoachSebastian Beccacece
Key PlayerMoises Caicedo
WC Appearances4
Best FinishRound of 16 (2006)
ExpectationsCompetitive

Ecuador's young, fearless squad impressed in 2022. Moises Caicedo anchors a midfield that can compete with anyone in world football.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Ivory CoastFIFA RankingEcuador
#48 - #33
Ivory CoastWC AppearancesEcuador
4 - 4

Group E Context

Die Mannschaft cannot afford a third consecutive group stage disaster. Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut.

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Venue

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, PA, USA · Capacity: 69,596

The Linc, as locals call it, sits in South Philly's sports complex. Eagles fans are among the most passionate (and intimidating) in American sports.

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Fan Guide: Philadelphia

Top Spots

Fado Irish Pub · Pub

Premier League central, shipped from Ireland piece by piece

Misconduct Tavern · Sports Bar

Philly soccer supporters home base

Tír na nÓg · Pub

Irish pub with great breakfast and match atmosphere

John's Roast Pork · Restaurant

Locals' choice for best cheesesteak in the city

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Other Group E Matches

Germany vs CuraçaoJun 14 · HoustonGermany vs Ivory CoastJun 20 · TorontoEcuador vs CuraçaoJun 21 · Kansas CityCuraçao vs Ivory CoastJun 25 · PhiladelphiaEcuador vs GermanyJun 25 · New York

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