Match preview

Ivory Coast meet Ecuador in a group stage Group E tie at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Ivory Coast return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, buoyed by their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph on home soil. Coached by Emerse Faé, the Elephants have a talented squad eager to finally escape the group stage at a World Cup.

Ecuador arrive with their own ambitions. Ecuador qualified comfortably from the tough CONMEBOL campaign with one of the youngest and most exciting squads in South America. Captain and record scorer Enner Valencia provides experience up front. La Tri aim to repeat their 2006 last-16 run.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?

Ivory Coast face Ecuador on Sun Jun 14 · 11:00 PM GMT at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.

Where is the match being played?

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA (capacity 69,596).

What competition is this match part of?

It is a Group Stage (Group E) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What was the result?

Ivory Coast 1 – 0 Ecuador.