Two nations desperate to make a statement collide in Philadelphia — here’s your complete guide to Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Live, including kick-off times, streaming options, squad lists, and our Group E prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador |
| Date | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 7:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 11:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 12:00 AM BST (Mon, June 15) |
| Kick-off (Ivory Coast Local) | 11:00 PM GMT (WAT) |
| Kick-off (Ecuador Local) | 6:00 PM ECT |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Stage | Group E — Match Day 1 |
How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Live Stream Online
USA — FOX Sports / FOX One
- Visit fox.com or download the FOX One app on your preferred device.
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials, or subscribe directly if you don’t have cable.
- Alternatively, stream via Fubo (free 5-day trial available) or YouTube TV, both of which carry FOX and FS1.
- For Spanish-language commentary, head to Telemundo or stream on Peacock.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Visit tsn.ca or download the TSN Direct app on iOS, Android, or your smart TV.
- Sign in using your cable/satellite provider, or subscribe to TSN Direct for roughly CAD $7.99/month.
- French-language viewers can tune in via RDS or stream on the RDS app.
- CTV also carries selected matches free-to-air — check the CTV website for the schedule.
UK — BBC / ITV
- Visit bbc.co.uk/sport or open the BBC iPlayer app — no subscription needed.
- If the match is assigned to ITV, visit ITVX.com or download the ITVX app and stream for free.
- All you need is a valid UK TV licence to access either platform legally.
- Set a reminder or schedule a recording via BBC iPlayer’s watchlist feature so you don’t miss kick-off.
Australia — SBS
- Visit sbs.com.au or download the SBS On Demand app on your device.
- No subscription or payment is required — SBS broadcasts all 104 World Cup matches completely free.
- Note the late kick-off time in AEST (approximately 9:00 AM AEST on June 15) before setting your alarm.
- The SBS app supports Chromecast and AirPlay if you prefer watching on your television.
Ivory Coast — RTI / NCI
- Tune in free-to-air on RTI (Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne) or NCI (La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne).
- Stream online via RTI Play — the official digital platform for RTI, available on mobile and web.
- NCI also offers live streaming through its NCI ID digital platform.
- For full tournament coverage, New World TV and SuperSport (via DStv) carry all 104 matches.
Ecuador — Teleamazonas / DirecTV
- Tune in free-to-air on Teleamazonas, Ecuador’s national broadcaster for all national team matches.
- For pay-TV access with premium production, subscribe to DirecTV and find the tournament on dedicated DSports channels.
- Stream the match on the DGO app (DirecTV’s streaming platform) on mobile, tablet, or smart TV.
- Search for “Copa del Mundo 2026” on the DGO app to find the Ecuador vs Ivory Coast fixture quickly.
VPN Tip for Travelling Fans: If you’re abroad and can’t access your home broadcast, a reliable VPN such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN will let you connect to a server in your home country and watch your preferred stream as normal.
VPNs can help you spoof your location to a server in another country, allowing you to watch content only available there — making them particularly useful for accessing free UK streams on BBC or ITV from the United States.
Always check the terms and conditions of the streaming service before using a VPN.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX / FS1, Telemundo (Spanish) | 7:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (French) | 7:00 PM ET |
| UK | BBC / ITV | 12:00 AM BST (Mon) |
| Australia | SBS | 9:00 AM AEST (Mon) |
| Ivory Coast | RTI, NCI, SuperSport (DStv) | 11:00 PM GMT |
| Ecuador | Teleamazonas, DirecTV (DSports) | 6:00 PM ECT |
In the United Kingdom, matches air free-to-air on BBC and ITV with streaming available through BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
SBS shows all 104 matches free in Australia, making it one of the most generous World Cup broadcast arrangements in the world.
In the USA, FOX Sports has been the English-language home of the FIFA World Cup in the United States since 2018, with the 2026 tournament marking its third consecutive men’s World Cup as rights holder.
Match Preview
Ivory Coast ended their 12-year absence from the global stage and qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026, finishing top of Group F in the CAF qualifiers with an unbeaten record and zero goals conceded in 10 matches.
Ecuador, meanwhile, put together a remarkable qualifying campaign, with only defending champions Argentina finishing above them in the CONMEBOL standings.
Ivory Coast are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 system under Emerse Faé, with Franck Kessié anchoring the midfield and Amad Diallo providing pace and creativity on the wing.
Ecuador under Sebastián Beccacece are likely to set up compactly in a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, relying on Moisés Caicedo’s ball-winning ability in the middle of the park to protect their backline and launch counters.
Ousmane Diomandé is listed as unavailable for Ivory Coast through injury, while Ecuador are also set to be without Enner Valencia, Kevin Rodríguez, and Jhoanner Chávez — all subject to final fitness assessments.
Despite the absentees, both squads carry enough quality to deliver an absorbing opening-day fixture at a raucous Lincoln Financial Field.
Ivory Coast Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Yahia Fofana | Çaykur Rizespor |
| 2 | GK | Mohamed Koné | Charleroi |
| 3 | GK | Alban Lafont | Panathinaikos |
| 4 | DEF | Emmanuel Agbadou | Beşiktaş |
| 5 | DEF | Clément Akpa | AJ Auxerre |
| 6 | DEF | Ousmane Diomandé | Sporting CP |
| 7 | DEF | Guela Doué | RC Strasbourg |
| 8 | DEF | Ghislain Konan | Gil Vicente |
| 9 | DEF | Odilon Kossounou | Atalanta |
| 10 | DEF | Evan Ndicka | AS Roma |
| 11 | DEF | Wilfried Singo | Galatasaray |
| 12 | MID | Seko Fofana | FC Porto |
| 13 | MID | Parfait Guiagon | Sporting Charleroi |
| 14 | MID | Christ Inao Oulaï | Trabzonspor |
| 15 | MID | Franck Kessié | Al-Ahli |
| 16 | MID | Ibrahim Sangaré | Nottingham Forest |
| 17 | MID | Jean-Mickaël Seri | NK Maribor |
| 18 | FWD | Simon Adingra | AS Monaco |
| 19 | FWD | Ange-Yoan Bonny | Inter Milan |
| 20 | FWD | Amad Diallo | Manchester United |
| 21 | FWD | Oumar Diakité | Cercle Brugge |
| 22 | FWD | Yan Diomandé | RB Leipzig |
| 23 | FWD | Evann Guessand | Crystal Palace |
| 24 | FWD | Nicolas Pépé | Villarreal |
| 25 | FWD | Bazoumana Touré | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 26 | FWD | Elye Wahi | OGC Nice |
Key Players to Watch
- Amad Diallo: The Manchester United winger scored three goals from three starts at AFCON and arrives at the World Cup after his best-ever club season — expect him to be Ivory Coast’s most dangerous attacker throughout the tournament.
- Franck Kessié: The captain brings over 100 international caps and an unshakeable leadership presence; his ability to win second balls and drive forward from deep could be decisive against Ecuador’s midfield block.
- Yan Diomandé: The RB Leipzig forward has become a player in demand and will be eager to showcase himself on the global stage.
Ecuador Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Hernán Galíndez | Huracán |
| 2 | GK | Moisés Ramírez | AE Kifisias |
| 3 | GK | Gonzalo Valle | LDU Quito |
| 4 | DEF | Willian Pacho | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 5 | DEF | Piero Hincapié | Arsenal |
| 6 | DEF | Joel Ordóñez | Club Brugge |
| 7 | DEF | Félix Torres | Internacional |
| 8 | DEF | Pervis Estupiñán | AC Milan |
| 9 | DEF | Yaimar Medina | KRC Genk |
| 10 | DEF | Ángelo Preciado | Atlético Mineiro |
| 11 | DEF | Jackson Porozo | Club Tijuana |
| 12 | MID | Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea |
| 13 | MID | Alan Minda | Atlético Mineiro |
| 14 | MID | Jordy Alcívar | Independiente del Valle |
| 15 | MID | Denil Castillo | FC Midtjylland |
| 16 | MID | John Yeboah | Venezia |
| 17 | MID | Alan Franco | Atlético Mineiro |
| 18 | MID | Pedro Vite | Pumas UNAM |
| 19 | MID | Kendry Páez | River Plate |
| 20 | MID | Nilson Angulo | Sunderland |
| 21 | MID | Gonzalo Plata | Flamengo |
| 22 | FWD | Kevin Rodríguez | Union Saint-Gilloise |
| 23 | FWD | Anthony Valencia | Royal Antwerp |
| 24 | FWD | Enner Valencia | Pachuca |
| 25 | FWD | Jordy Caicedo | Huracán |
| 26 | FWD | Jeremy Arévalo | VfB Stuttgart |
Key Players to Watch
- Moisés Caicedo: At just 24 years old, Caicedo enters the tournament at the peak of his powers and will be responsible for setting the tone in midfield as Ecuador pursues a deep World Cup run.
- Piero Hincapié: The Arsenal defender has become one of the most reliable left-sided operators in Europe and will be tasked with shutting down Ivory Coast’s rapid attacking threats on the flank.
- Kendry Páez: The teenage prodigy who joins Chelsea from River Plate is one of the most exciting young talents in the tournament — at this World Cup, he could announce himself to the world.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Ivory Coast — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Ecuador | Group E — MD1 | Lincoln Financial Field | 7:00 PM |
| June 20, 2026 | Germany | Group E — MD2 | BMO Field | 4:00 PM |
| June 25, 2026 | Curaçao | Group E — MD3 | Lincoln Financial Field | 4:00 PM |
Ecuador — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Ivory Coast | Group E — MD1 | Lincoln Financial Field | 7:00 PM |
| June 20, 2026 | Curaçao | Group E — MD2 | Arrowhead Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| June 25, 2026 | Germany | Group E — MD3 | MetLife Stadium | 4:00 PM |
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Prediction
Ivory Coast carry significant momentum — their flawless qualifying campaign, a settled defensive structure, and the firepower of Amad Diallo and Elye Wahi give them a genuine edge against a La Tri side missing key forward options.
Ivory Coast allow only 0.72 xG per match defensively, compared to Ecuador’s 0.98 — a meaningful difference that suggests Les Éléphants are the more assured unit at the back.
We’re calling this a narrow but deserved Ivory Coast win, 2–1 — the Elephants have too much quality in transition and appear better prepared for the intensity of a World Cup opener.
That said, with Caicedo pulling the strings for Ecuador and both sides carrying genuine attacking threat, this is exactly the kind of match football loves to flip on its head.
FAQs
What time does Ivory Coast vs Ecuador kick off?
The match kicks off at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026. That’s 11:00 PM GMT, midnight BST, 6:00 PM Ecuador time, and 9:00 AM AEST on Monday, June 15.
Where can I watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador live in the USA?
FOX and FS1 are the exclusive English-language home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, with all matches also streaming live on FOX One and FOXSports.com. Spanish-language viewers can watch on Telemundo or Peacock.
Have Ivory Coast and Ecuador ever played each other before?
Ivory Coast and Ecuador have not faced each other in a FIFA World Cup before, and the two teams have limited head-to-head history — making this a fresh matchup on the global stage.
Who is the key player to watch in Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?
Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea is the standout name for Ecuador, while Manchester United’s Amad Diallo is the most dangerous weapon in the Ivory Coast attack — the duel between those two attacking midfielders could decide the outcome.
Who will win Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?
Ivory Coast edge it on current form, defensive solidity, and their unbeaten qualifying record. We predict a 2–1 victory for the Elephants, though Ecuador’s quality in midfield and the unpredictable nature of World Cup football means nothing should be taken for granted.
