Group E · Thursday, June 25, 2026

Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group E

Curaçao play Ivory Coast in the Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

CuraçaoCUW
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Ivory CoastCIV
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offThursday, June 25, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup E
StadiumLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · 69,000 capacity
StatusScheduledMatchday 3
Stadium

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
69,000Capacity2003OpenedOpenRoof

The Eagles’ home in the cradle of American independence hosts group games and a round-of-16 tie during the World Cup summer.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

CuraçaoCONCACAF
FIFA Ranking#82
Head CoachDick Advocaat
CaptainLeandro Bacuna
All-time Top ScorerRangelo Janga (21 goals)
Most CapsLeandro Bacuna (72)
Known AsPantera Negra, The Blue Wave

Curaçao, the small Dutch Caribbean island nation nicknamed Pantera Negra, made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the smallest country by population and area ever to reach the tournament. The team competes in CONCACAF and won the Caribbean Cup in 2017.

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FIFA Ranking#34
Head CoachEmerse Faé
CaptainFranck Kessié
All-time Top ScorerDidier Drogba (65 goals)
Most CapsDidier Zokora (123)
Known AsLes Éléphants, The Elephants

Ivory Coast's Les Éléphants are three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions — most recently claiming the 2023 title as tournament hosts in remarkable fashion after changing coaches mid-competition — and boast one of the continent's most storied football traditions, built on generations of world-class talent including the legendary Didier Drogba. Coach Emerse Faé guides the side into the 2026 World Cup.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Curaçao vs Ivory Coast played?
The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What stage was the Curaçao vs Ivory Coast match?
This was a Group E match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.