Stadium aerial view — Lincoln Financial Field hosts World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia
Group E · Match 09 · Jun 14, 2026

Ivory Coast VS Ecuador

Date
Kickoff
23:00 UTC
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field
City
Philadelphia
Stage
Group E
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)
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sun, Jun 14, 4:00 PM
Mexico City
Sun, Jun 14, 5:00 PM
London (UK)
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00 AM

The teams

🇨🇮
Group E · Pot 3
FIFA rank#34
CoachEmerse Faé
CaptainSerge Aurier
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇪🇨
Group E · Pot 2
FIFA rank#23
CoachSebastián Beccacece
CaptainÉnner Valencia
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishRound of 16

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 · 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
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany

Other matches on

3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group F 02:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
Sweden vs Tunisia
Group E 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Germany vs Curaçao
Group F 20:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
Netherlands vs Japan

Other matches at Lincoln Financial Field

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group C Jun 19 · 00:30 UTC (next day)
Brazil vs Haiti
Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC
France vs Iraq
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
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

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — FAQ

When is Ivory Coast vs Ecuador kicking off?
June 14, 2026 at 23:00 UTC (Lincoln Financial Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Ivory Coast vs Ecuador 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 Ivory Coast's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. RTI is the primary broadcaster in Ivory Coast.
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): Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sun, Jun 14, 4:00 PM · Mexico City: Sun, Jun 14, 5:00 PM · London (UK): Mon, Jun 15, 12:00 AM