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Group E · World Cup 2026
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador — Philadelphia Stadium, June 14.
Match facts
Quick answer
Côte d’Ivoire plays Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium (commonly known as Lincoln Financial Field) on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). The match airs on FS1 in English (via cable/satellite or the FOX One stream); the Spanish-language Telemundo network assignment is pending. Tickets are sold through FIFA’s official ticketing site.
Kickoff (three time zones)
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Scheduled · no score shown
Match overview
This is a Group E fixture. Côte d’Ivoire qualified through CAF and won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts; the Elephants have previously appeared at three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014). Ecuador qualified through CONMEBOL and reached the group stage at the 2022 World Cup. The other Group E teams are Germany and Curaçao.
Stadium & transit
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) sits in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. SEPTA’s Broad Street Line runs directly to NRG station at the complex, making transit the simplest matchday option alongside rideshare and driving. The Linc is an open-air stadium, so plan for summer weather. CupCities has a dedicated Philadelphia city guide at /host-cities/philadelphia.
Tickets
FIFA controls primary ticketing for all 2026 matches via fifa.com. Any third-party platform is a secondary resale; prices, fees, and seat-quality claims vary, so verify the listing against FIFA’s official ticketing first.
Local watch points
Philadelphia is one of the 2026 host cities and is expected to operate an official FIFA Fan Festival with a giant screen showing matches free; venue and dates are pending the host committee. Check the Philadelphia city guide for watch-party and fan-zone updates as they are confirmed.
Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is one of African football’s strongest programs, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992, 2015, and 2023. The Elephants reached the World Cup in 2006, 2010, and 2014, and qualified for 2026 through CAF with a squad built around Europe-based attacking talent.
Ecuador
Ecuador reached the round-robin group stage at the 2022 World Cup and has a strong recent CONMEBOL qualifying record built on a young, athletic squad. La Tri is known for its high-altitude home form in Quito and a disciplined defensive structure.
Result
Result and match report will publish here after kickoff. Pre-match, this section stays empty — CupCities does not publish predicted scores or simulated results.
FAQ
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador: FAQs
When and where is Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup?
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FIFA refers to the venue as Philadelphia Stadium under its neutral-naming policy.
How can I watch Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador in the US?
The match airs on FS1 in English, available via cable/satellite or the FOX One stream. The Spanish-language Telemundo/Universo channel assignment is pending; Peacock is the expected Spanish streaming home.
Where can I buy tickets for Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador?
FIFA controls primary ticketing for all 2026 World Cup matches at fifa.com. Any third-party platform is a secondary resale — verify the listing against FIFA’s official ticketing first.
Which group are Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador in?
Both teams are in Group E, along with Germany and Curaçao.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field?
SEPTA’s Broad Street Line runs directly to the NRG station at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Rideshare and driving are the other options. The stadium is open-air, so check the forecast.
Is Philadelphia Stadium the same as Lincoln Financial Field?
Yes. FIFA refers to the venue as Philadelphia Stadium under its neutral-naming policy that forbids commercial sponsor names on host venues. Locally, on tickets, and on transit signage the stadium is Lincoln Financial Field.