Ivory Coast face Ecuador in World Cup 2026 Group E opener

Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday as both sides begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group E.

The match kicks off at midnight UK time and will be broadcast on BBC One.

Ivory Coast line up with Yahia Fofana in goal, a back four of Guela Doue, Singo, Agbadou and Konan, midfielders Diomande, Seko Fofana, Kessie and Toure, plus Pepe and Wahi up front. Manchester United's Amad Diallo is named on the bench.

Ecuador name Galindez in goal, a defence including Ordonez, Pacho and Hincapie, and a midfield featuring Vite, Caicedo, Franco and Minda. Valencia leads the attack alongside Plata and Yeboah.

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The opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Azteca Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 opens with Mexico facing South Africa

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially began in the early hours of Friday WIB with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

France will take on Ivory Coast on Thursday evening in Nantes as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The match at Stade de la Beaujoire serves as a final tune-up before the tournament begins next week.

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Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has selected a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup that includes two former Hammarby players.

Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.

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Co-hosts Mexico will kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City on Wednesday. Coach Javier Aguirre expressed excitement ahead of the Group A opener.

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured their place in the intercontinental playoff final with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, setting up a clash with DR Congo. Bolivia advanced past Surinam on penalties to face Iraq, determining the final two spots for the 2026 World Cup.

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England will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia on June 17. The match is scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Thomas Tuchel named a 26-man squad last month for the tournament.

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