Ivory Coast and Ecuador will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journeys when they face off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
With Germany widely considered the favourites to top Group E and Curaรงao completing the group, this encounter is expected to play a significant role in determining who advances to the knockout stage.
Both nations, however, possess enough quality and ambition to challenge expectations and potentially upset the established order in the group.
Where to watch
Fans in the United Kingdom can follow the match live on BBC One, while viewers in the United States can tune in via Fox Sports. The game will also be available on Zee5 in India and SBS in Australia.
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporters can stream the Group E clash on SuperSport through the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps. The match will also be accessible via SuperSport’s official digital platforms and Sony LIV.
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Probable lineups
Ivory Coast: Yahia Fofana, Guela Douรฉ, Wilfried Singo, Ousmane Diomande, Ghislain Konan; Oumar Diakitรฉ, Franck Kessiรฉ, Seko Fofana, Yan Diomande; Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra.
Ecuador: Hernรกn Galรญndez, Joel Ordรณรฑez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapiรฉ; Alan Minda, Jordy Alcรญvar, Moisรฉs Caicedo, Anthony Valencia, Pervis Estupiรฑรกn; Enner Valencia, Kendry Pรกez.
