How to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast Live: TV, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Group E

The upcoming World Cup Group E match features Curacao facing off against Ivory Coast, showcasing a clear difference in soccer pedigree between the two teams.

Curacao enters this tournament ranked 82nd by FIFA, far behind Ivory Coast, which holds 34th place. Despite this gap, Curacao is making history as the smallest nation by population, roughly 150,000, ever to reach a FIFA World Cup. They will lean heavily on players like Sheffield United's Tahith Chong and seasoned midfielder Leandro Bacuna to make an impact.

On the other side, Ivory Coast returns to the World Cup after missing the last few editions, marking its fourth appearance overall. The Elephants have yet to progress beyond the group stage but are motivated after their narrow 3-2 loss to Egypt in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Their squad boasts talents such as Manchester United's Amad Diallo, Aston Villa's Evann Guessand, and Franck Kessie from Al Ahli.

Where to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast

In the United States, the match will air on FS1. Fans can also stream the game live via platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo stands out as a good option, especially with a free trial available for new users.

Kickoff Time

The match is set for Thursday, June 25, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, taking place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here’s how the kickoff time converts across US time zones:

• Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
• Central Time: 3 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 1 p.m.

World Cup Matches on June 25 and 26 (Eastern Time)

• June 25 - Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m.)
• June 25 - Curacao vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)
• June 25 - Tunisia vs. Netherlands (7 p.m.)
• June 25 - Japan vs. Sweden (7 p.m.)
• June 25 - Turkey vs. USA (10 p.m.)
• June 25 - Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m.)
• June 26 - France vs. Norway (3 p.m.)
• June 26 - Senegal vs. Iraq (3 p.m.)
• June 26 - Spain vs. Uruguay (8 p.m.)
• June 26 - Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (8 p.m.)
• June 26 - New Zealand vs. Belgium (11 p.m.)
• June 26 - Egypt vs. Iran (11 p.m.)

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and is unique in being hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in past tournaments, creating more matches and knockout rounds than before. The participating teams include a wide range from across the globe such as Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United States, and many others.

Fans can catch the games on various channels depending on language and region. In the US, English coverage comes through FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo, while Spanish broadcasts appear on Telemundo and Universo with streaming options on Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known officially for the event as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

The United States automatically qualifies as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico.