How to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast Live: TV Channel, Stream, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group E
The upcoming Group E match between Curacao and Ivory Coast offers a fascinating clash between a debutant and a seasoned competitor in international soccer.
Ranked 34th, Ivory Coast stands well ahead of Curacao, which holds the 82nd spot in FIFA's rankings, a gap of 48 places. Curacao, with its population of about 150,000, is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, making this a historic moment for the Caribbean team. Their squad leans on the talents of Sheffield United's Tahith Chong and veteran midfielder Leandro Bacuna to make their mark.
Ivory Coast enters the tournament aiming to improve on past results. This will be their fourth World Cup appearance, returning after last competing in 2014. The Elephants have yet to move beyond the group stage and are driven to change that narrative, especially after their narrow 3-2 loss to Egypt in the 2024 AFCON quarterfinals.
The Ivorian lineup features promising players like Manchester United's Amad Diallo, Aston Villa's Evann Guessand, and Franck Kessie from Al Ahli, adding strength to their campaign.
Where to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast
This match will air on FS1 in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. For viewers who prefer streaming, fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels.
Match Details and Timing
The game kicks off at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 25, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here’s how the start time converts 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.
Upcoming World Cup Fixtures
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, marking the first time the tournament takes place in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held across 16 host cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
This edition expands the number of teams to 48, up from 32, increasing the total matches to 104. The larger field brings more knockout games and wider global participation.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
In the U.S., English-language matches will appear on FOX and FS1, accessible through services like fubo. Spanish speakers can find coverage on Telemundo and Universo, with streams available via Peacock and DIRECTV.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff times vary by location and date, so checking local schedules is advisable given the wide geographic spread of venues.
Host Nations Participation
The United States qualifies automatically as a host nation, along with Canada and Mexico, guaranteeing their presence in the tournament.
