Group E · Match 55 · Jun 25, 2026
Curaçao VS Ivory Coast
- Stage
- Group E
- Date
- Capacity
- 68K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00 PM
Mexico City
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00 PM
The teams
🇨🇼
FIFA rank#82
CoachDick Advocaat
CaptainLeandro Bacuna
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishDebut
🇨🇮
FIFA rank#34
CoachEmerse Faé
CaptainSerge Aurier
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
FIFA tournament name Philadelphia Stadium — capacity 67,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Philadelphia.
Transit on match day
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid — 18-29°C
Airports
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Where to stay
Center City, Old City, Fishtown
Full travel guide: Philadelphia World Cup 2026 host city →
Group E standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 |
Other Group E fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 20 · 20:00 UTC
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Group E Jun 20 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group D 02:00 UTC (next day) · Los Angeles Stadium
Türkiye vs United States
Group D 02:00 UTC (next day) · San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Paraguay vs Australia
Group E 20:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
Ecuador vs Germany
Group F 23:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Japan vs Sweden
Group F 23:00 UTC · Kansas City Stadium
Tunisia vs Netherlands
Other matches at Lincoln Financial Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group C Jun 19 · 00:30 UTC (next day)
Brazil vs Haiti
Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC
France vs Iraq
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Croatia vs Ghana
R16 Jul 4 · 21:00 UTC
Winner of Match 74 vs Winner of Match 77
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — FAQ
When is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast kicking off?
June 25, 2026 at 20:00 UTC (Lincoln Financial Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast being played?
Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium) in Philadelphia. Capacity 67,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group E fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Curaçao's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TeleCuraçao is the primary broadcaster in Curaçao.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field on match day?
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Who else is in Group E?
Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Thu, Jun 25, 4:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jun 25, 1:00 PM · Mexico City: Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 25, 9:00 PM