Thursday, June 25, 2026
Kickoff 4:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 56
Thu, Jun 25
Date
4:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Group Stage
Round
E
Group
Where to watch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
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Match-day essentials - Lincoln Financial Field
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
SEPTA Broad Street Line (recommended)
Direct from City Hall to NRG Station - 25-30 min, $2.50. Stadium is a 10-min walk from the station.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min early. SEPTA gets crushed 60 min pre-match. Tailgating in the lots is a Philly tradition.
Venue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 69,328 capacity - Open roof
Known as 'The Linc', Lincoln Financial Field is home to the Philadelphia Eagles in the heart of the city's South Philly sports complex. Philadelphia - America's first World Cup host city in 1994 - has a passionate football culture and a central position on the US East Coast making it easily accessible from New York, Washington DC, and Boston.
Address
1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
About This Match
Curaçao face Ivory Coast in the Group Stage of Group E on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Curaçao are ranked #82 in the world and managed by Remko Bicentini; Ivory Coast sit at #33 under Emerse Faé. The match kicks off at 16:00 local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Curaçao
Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tiny Caribbean island nation of just 150,000 people punching far above its weight on the global stage. Under longtime coach Remko Bicentini, the national team has been built largely from dual-national players of Dutch-Curaçaoan heritage, including experienced Europeans who have chosen to represent the island. Group E against Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast is arguably the most daunting possible draw for a debutant nation, but the competitive experience for Curaçaoan football is invaluable. Their qualification alone is one of the great stories of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Read Curaçao preview →Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, the reigning 2024 AFCON champions on home soil, arrive at World Cup 2026 under coach Emerse Faé with a wave of confidence and momentum. Les Éléphants have a proud but frustrating World Cup history - qualified four times but never advanced beyond the group stage, despite the quality of their players in the Didier Drogba era. This squad, led by Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller and supported by former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pépé and Barcelona's Franck Kessié, looks capable of finally breaking that group-stage glass ceiling. Group E opponents Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao make this the most competitive group of Ivory Coast's World Cup history.
Read Ivory Coast preview →Recent Form
Last results for Curaçao and Ivory Coast in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Curaçao
WL- Jun 6vs Aruba4-0
- May 30at Scotland1-4
Ivory Coast
W- Jun 4at France2-1
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. Ivory Coast are the market favourite to win Group E.
Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Where to Watch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Curaçao vs Ivory Coast - FAQ
When is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup?+
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 with kickoff at 16:00 local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Where is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast being played?+
The match is at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Capacity 69,328, Open roof.
What round is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?+
It's a Group Stage (Group E) match - match number 56 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field for Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?+
SEPTA Broad Street Line (recommended): Direct from City Hall to NRG Station - 25-30 min, $2.50. Stadium is a 10-min walk from the station.
What time should I arrive at Lincoln Financial Field?+
Arrive 90-120 min early. SEPTA gets crushed 60 min pre-match. Tailgating in the lots is a Philly tradition.
What is Curaçao's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Curaçao is ranked #82 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Remko Bicentini. Their best World Cup result is Debut.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Ivory Coast is ranked #33 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Emerse Faé. Their best World Cup result is Group Stage.