Where to watch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Curaçao and Ivory Coast face each other this Thursday (25), at 5pm (Brasília time), at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, in the third and final round of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The duel defines part of the teams’ fate in the competition.
Germany has already secured first place with six points after two victories. Ivory Coast has three points and is favorite to take the second direct spot. Curaçao and Ecuador have one point each and depend on combined results to dream of qualifying, including among the best third parties.
Ivory Coast depends on simple victory
To secure a direct place in second place, the African team needs to beat Curaçao and hope that Ecuador does not achieve a significant victory over Germany. With a more experienced squad and players playing in major European leagues, the team arrives motivated after victory and defeat in the first two matches.
Curaçao bets on Advocaat’s determination and experience
Curaçao, the smallest nation to compete in the World Cup, is looking for an upset that could go down in history. The team drew with Ecuador in the second round and lost to Germany in the debut. Coach Dick Advocaat, aged 78, returned to command the team for the competition and became the oldest coach in the history of the World Cup.
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Possible lineups
Curaçao (probable 5-4-1):E.Room; J. Brenet, J. Gaari, A. Obispo, S. Floranus, D. Fonville; T. Chong, L. Comenencia, L. Bacuna, J. Bacuna; J. Locadia.
Ivory Coast (probable 4-3-3):Y. Fofana; G. Doué, O. Kossounou, E. Agbadou, G. Konan; I. Sangaré, F. Kessié, C. I. Oulaï; Y. Diomande, A. Bonny, A. Diallo.
The two teams have never officially faced each other before, which increases the unpredictability of the match. Curaçao showed resilience by holding off Ecuador, but faces an opponent with greater offensive power.
What’s at stake for each side
A victory for Ivory Coast practically guarantees qualification. As for Curaçao, the triumph could pave the way for one of the places among the best third places, depending on the score of Ecuador x Germany. The simultaneous play of the other teams in the group makes the last round even more dramatic.
