Match 11 · Group E · Matchday 1
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Group E standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Côte d'Ivoire
A win in their opening match would put Côte d'Ivoire in a strong position to advance from Group E.
Ecuador
An opening win over Côte d'Ivoire would be a major statement and strengthen Ecuador's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Côte d'Ivoire | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 39 | 28 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 | 5 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014) | Round of 16 (2006) |
| Manager | Emerse Faé | Sebastián Beccacece |
| How They Qualified | CAF — Group F winners | CONMEBOL — 2nd place (29 pts) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Franck Kessié | Enner Valencia |
Prediction
Côte d'Ivoire 1 — 2 Ecuador
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Ecuador (ranked 28th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Côte d'Ivoire have appeared at 4 World Cups. Ecuador have appeared at 5.
Côte d'Ivoire are ranked 39th in the world. Ecuador are ranked 28th.
This match takes place at Lincoln Financial Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia · Capacity: 67,594
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