New Delhi, June 14 -- 11Ivory Coast take on Ecuador in Group E at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match takes place on Monday, 15 June 2026, with kick-off at 4:30 AM for viewers in India. The venue is Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia.

Ivory Coast and Ecuador have never met in senior international football. Their Group E fixture is a historic first between the 2 nations. With no head-to-head history, statistics and tournament trends provide the only context.

Ivory Coast return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence. However, they have lost their last three World Cup games against CONMEBOL sides. They have conceded only 1 second-half goal across their previous six matches.

Ecuador enter with greater confidence. They won their 2022 World...