How to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast: TV Channel, Live Stream, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group E
The upcoming clash between Curacao and Ivory Coast stands out in Group E, showcasing a matchup between a debuting team and a seasoned competitor. Ranked 34th globally, Ivory Coast holds a comfortable edge over Curacao, which is placed 82nd in the FIFA rankings.
Curacao has a population near 150,000, making it the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup. The Caribbean squad depends on key players like Sheffield United's Tahith Chong and veteran midfielder Leandro Bacuna to make an impression in their first tournament appearance.
The Ivory Coast, known as the Elephants, returns for its fourth World Cup appearance but hasn't progressed beyond the group stage before. After a narrow loss to Egypt in the 2024 AFCON quarterfinals, they seek a better outcome this time around. Their roster boasts talents such as Manchester United's Amad Diallo, Aston Villa's Evann Guessand, and Franck Kessie from Al Ahli.
Broadcast Information for Curacao vs. Ivory Coast
The match will be televised on FS1 in the United States. Viewers can also stream the game through platforms including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. For those without cable, fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, providing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live TV and sports channels.
Match Details and Kickoff Times
The Curacao versus Ivory Coast match kicks off on Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. It takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Below are the kickoff times across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and marks the first time the tournament will be hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches occur across 16 cities in these countries, including major U.S. cities like Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle; Canadian cities Toronto and Vancouver; and Mexican cities Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This edition expands the number of teams from 32 to 48, increasing the total games to 104. This format allows more countries to participate and more knockout rounds to be played.
The full list of qualified teams includes familiar names like Argentina, Brazil, Germany, England, France, Spain, and the United States, alongside newcomers such as Curacao and Cape Verde.
Watching Options and Final Match Info
Fans in the U.S. can watch English-language matches on FOX and FS1, available through streaming services like fubo. Spanish broadcasts will be carried by Telemundo and Universo with streams on Peacock and DIRECTV. Match start times vary by city and round, so checking the official schedule is advised.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s name for MetLife Stadium.
