Curacao vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Curacao and Ivory Coast will meet in the upcoming World Cup clash at the Philadelphia Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 AM PKT, June 26.

Curacao goes into its final group-stage match looking for its first win of the World Cup 2026. After losing heavily to Germany and drawing with Ecuador, only a victory will keep its hopes of reaching the next round alive.

Ivory Coast enters the game with three points after beating Ecuador but falling short against Germany. Avoiding defeat could be enough to help them move into the knockout stage.

This will be the first competitive meeting between Curacao and Ivory Coast. With both teams still having a chance to qualify, a hard-fought and closely contested game could be on the cards at Philadelphia Stadium.

For the upcoming contest, both teams are ready with their starting XI. Let’s take a look at them below.

Curacao Starting XI

Eloy Room; Joshua Brenet, Jurien Gaari, Armando Obispo, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville; Tahith Chong, Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna (c), Juninho Bacuna; Jurgen Locadia.

Ivory Coast Starting XI

Yahia Fofana (GK); Guéla Doué, Odilon Kossounou, Ousmane Diomande, Christopher Operi, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Nicolas Pepe; Amad Diallo, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Yan Diomande