The opening 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage fixture between Ivory Coast and Ecuador will be available to viewers across multiple continents through a combination of free-to-air television and
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On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Ivory Coast and Ecuador face off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, opening Group Stage proceedings for both nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.