Group Stage · Group E

Curaçao vs Ivory Coast

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 20:00 UTC · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

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Curaçao

The Blues
FIFA Ranking#80
CoachDiego Forlan
Key PlayerLeandro Bacuna
WC Appearances1
Best FinishDebut
ExpectationsUnderdog

Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut — an incredible achievement for the tiny Caribbean island nation. They'll play with pride and nothing to lose in a group with Germany.

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CIV

Ivory Coast

The Elephants
FIFA Ranking#48
CoachEmerse Fae
Key PlayerFranck Kessie
WC Appearances4
Best FinishGroup Stage
ExpectationsCompetitive

AFCON 2024 champions and a squad loaded with European talent from Paris, Barcelona, and the Premier League. The Elephants arrive as one of Africa's most dangerous sides.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

CuraçaoFIFA RankingIvory Coast
#80 - #48
CuraçaoWC AppearancesIvory Coast
1 - 4

Group E Context

Die Mannschaft cannot afford a third consecutive group stage disaster. Curaçao make their historic World Cup debut.

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Venue

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, PA, USA · Capacity: 69,596

The Linc, as locals call it, sits in South Philly's sports complex. Eagles fans are among the most passionate (and intimidating) in American sports.

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Top Spots

Fado Irish Pub · Pub

Premier League central, shipped from Ireland piece by piece

Misconduct Tavern · Sports Bar

Philly soccer supporters home base

Tír na nÓg · Pub

Irish pub with great breakfast and match atmosphere

John's Roast Pork · Restaurant

Locals' choice for best cheesesteak in the city

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