How to Watch Curacao vs. Ivory Coast: TV Channel, Live Stream, and Kickoff Time for World Cup Group E Match

The Group E clash between Curacao and Ivory Coast offers a fascinating contrast in international soccer pedigree. Ivory Coast ranks 34th in the FIFA standings, while Curacao, making their World Cup debut, sits 48 places lower at 82nd.

Curacao, with a population of around 150,000, holds the distinction of being the smallest nation ever to reach the FIFA World Cup. They lean on key players like Sheffield United’s Tahith Chong and seasoned midfielder Leandro Bacuna to make their mark.

Ivory Coast appears in the World Cup for the fourth time, their first since 2014, aiming to break through the group stage barrier that has eluded them so far. The Elephants come off a narrow 3-2 loss to Egypt in the 2024 AFCON quarterfinals and are led by talents such as Manchester United's Amad Diallo, Aston Villa's Evann Guessand, and Al Ahli's Franck Kessie.

Broadcast Details for Curacao vs. Ivory Coast

The match will air on FS1 in the United States. For those preferring to stream, platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website provide live coverage. New users can access fubo’s free trial to watch the game without commitment.

Match Start Time

The kickoff is set for Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, taking place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Below is the kickoff converted to other US time zones:

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

World Cup Matches on June 25 and 26 (All Times Eastern)

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

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique as it’s hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition features 48 teams, up from 32 previously, which means more matches and wider participation.

Games will take place in 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

The expanded format includes 104 matches spanning the group phase to the final, which is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium (referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament).

Streaming and TV Options

In the U.S., English-language broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via cable or streaming services like fubo. Spanish coverage comes through Telemundo and Universo, available on DIRECTV and Peacock. Fans should check their local listings and schedules for details on specific games.

Additional Information

The United States qualifies automatically as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico. Kickoff times vary depending on location and stage, so consulting official schedules is wise to catch every moment.