When does Côte d'Ivoire open the group stage?

June 14, 2026 against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.

When is Côte d'Ivoire's second group match?

June 20, 2026 against Germany at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.

How much time does Côte d'Ivoire get between group matches?

6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.

Does Côte d'Ivoire return to the opening city during the group stage?

Yes. Côte d'Ivoire open in Philadelphia, go to Toronto for the middle fixture, and return to Philadelphia for the group closer.

When does Côte d'Ivoire close the group stage?

June 25, 2026 against Curaçao at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.

Group E

Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire are in Group E with Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador. Their verified group route starts against Ecuador in Philadelphia, continues with Germany in Toronto, and closes against Curaçao in Philadelphia.

Group E · CAF side. The group stage starts and ends in Philadelphia, with Côte d'Ivoire only leaving for the middle match against Germany in Toronto.

Current status

Côte d'Ivoire at a glance

A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

Group position2nd in Group E3 pts · 1 played · GD +1Open group table

Latest resultCôte d'Ivoire 1-0 EcuadorJune 14, 2026 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)Open match recap

Next matchCôte d'Ivoire vs GermanyJune 20, 2026 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)Open match preview

Group facts

Group

Group E

Confederation

CAF

Opponents

Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador

First match

June 14, 2026

Last match

June 25, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

Côte d'Ivoire work through a return route, opening in Philadelphia, crossing to Toronto, and coming back to Philadelphia for the closer.

Opening match: June 14, 2026 against Ecuador in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia appears at both ends of the route, with Toronto used only for the middle fixture.
Closing match: June 25, 2026 against Curaçao in Philadelphia.
Group-stage window: 11 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

Opener: Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador match recap · 2026-06-14 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)
Second match: Côte d'Ivoire vs Germany match preview · 2026-06-20 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)
Group closer: Curaçao · 2026-06-25 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

Related matches

Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador · June 14, 2026 · Philadelphia Stadium · Match recap

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FAQ

When does Côte d'Ivoire open the group stage?: June 14, 2026 against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.
When is Côte d'Ivoire's second group match?: June 20, 2026 against Germany at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.
How much time does Côte d'Ivoire get between group matches?: 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.
Does Côte d'Ivoire return to the opening city during the group stage?: Yes. Côte d'Ivoire open in Philadelphia, go to Toronto for the middle fixture, and return to Philadelphia for the group closer.
When does Côte d'Ivoire close the group stage?: June 25, 2026 against Curaçao at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.