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