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World Cup 2026 · Group E · FIFA #34
Ivory Coast
- Group
- E
- FIFA Rank
- #34
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group E · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 | 4 |
Ivory Coast's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 23:00 UTC
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ecuador's team page →
Matchday 2 · 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
· Toronto · capacity 45,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Germany's team page →
Matchday 3 · 20:00 UTC
🇨🇼 Curaçao vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Curaçao's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in tighter games
Pivot
Franck Kessié
Attacking focus
Sébastien Haller · Simon Adingra
Identity
Reigning AFCON champions, fast wide game on transitions
Key players
Sébastien Haller
Franck Kessié
Simon Adingra
Wilfried Singo
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 (incl. 2026) | Group stage · 3× champion |
How to watch Ivory Coast
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: RTI
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Ivory Coast play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Ivory Coast's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia (23:00 UTC).
Who is Ivory Coast's coach at World Cup 2026?
Emerse Faé.
What group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group E with Germany, Ecuador, Curaçao.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#34 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Ivory Coast ever reached a World Cup Group stage?
Ivory Coast's best finish is Group stage, reached 3 times. They have appeared at 4 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Ivory Coast's captain at World Cup 2026?
Serge Aurier.
Where can I watch Ivory Coast's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; RTI in Ivory Coast.