Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador kicks off in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet in a crucial Group E encounter at the 2026 World Cup. Both sides are eyeing qualification from a tightly contested group. The Elephants, under new coach Emerse Faé, have blended experienced stars like Sébastien Haller with emerging talents such as Simon Adingra. Their style is built on physicality and quick transitions, often exploiting wide areas. Ecuador, led by Félix Sánchez Bas, rely on a compact defensive structure and the creative spark of Moisés Caicedo in midfield. The absence of key defender Piero Hincapié due to injury could be a vulnerability. Ivory Coast will look to dominate possession and use the pace of Adingra and Diakité to stretch Ecuador's backline. Ecuador, meanwhile, will aim to counter-attack swiftly through Gonzalo Plata and Enner Valencia. With both teams needing a win to boost their knockout chances, expect a tense, tactical battle where set pieces could prove decisive.

Key players to watch

Ivory Coast

Sébastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund) — The target man's aerial prowess and hold-up play are vital for linking midfield and attack.
Simon Adingra (Brighton) — His pace and dribbling on the wing can unlock tight defenses.
Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli) — Box-to-box energy and late runs into the box provide a goal threat from midfield.

Ecuador

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) — The midfield engine, breaking up play and distributing with composure.
Enner Valencia (Internacional) — Veteran striker with a knack for scoring in big moments, leading the line.
Gonzalo Plata (Real Valladolid) — Creative winger who can cut inside and shoot or deliver dangerous crosses.

How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?

Sun, Jun 14 at 11:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP E of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.