Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast compete in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Philadelphia and Toronto. The Elephants are two-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, most recently in 2024, and arrive with legitimate aspirations of advancing beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010.

Group E Match Schedule

• June 14: vs Ecuador, Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia. 19:00 ET (00:00 June 15, Abidjan)
• June 20: vs Germany, BMO Field Toronto. 16:00 ET (21:00, Abidjan)
• June 25: vs Curacao, Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia. 16:00 ET (21:00, Abidjan)

Viewing from Ivory Coast

The opener requires commitment: midnight in Abidjan for the first kick of the ball. The Germany and Curacao matches both land at 21:00 in Abidjan, the most accessible slots of the group stage for Ivorian fans. The Ivorian diaspora in France is substantial, and French-speaking supporters there will be watching at Central European Summer Time hours, one hour ahead of Abidjan. The current crop of Ivorian talent, developed through European clubs, carries the expectation of a generation that includes players across the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A.

Check Abidjan time for live conversions throughout the tournament.