Curaçao and Ivory Coast clash in World Cup 2026 Group E showdown

On Thursday 25 June 2026, Curaçao face Ivory Coast in the final Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA (21:00 BST / 16:00 local). Both sides need a win to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Ivory Coast sit second in the group on three points and must secure victory to progress to the round of 32. The Elephants field a squad of European‑based stars such as Amad Diallo, Ibrahim Sangaré and Franck Kessié and entered the tournament as clear favorites.

Curaçao, the Caribbean nation's World Cup debutants, have one point and rely on goal‑difference. Coached by 78‑year‑old Dutch veteran Dick Advocaat – the oldest manager ever at a World Cup – the team highlighted its progress with a historic first‑ever World Cup goal by Livano Comenencia against Germany. A win would mark a remarkable achievement for the island of fewer than 200 000 people.