Thursday delivers a make-or-break encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The final round of Group E action brings a decisive encounter between Curaçao and the Ivory Coast at Lincoln Financial Field. Ivory Coast enters the match with its fate firmly in its own hands, requiring a win to book a place in the knockout stage.
Curaçao faces a tougher challenge, as the tournament newcomers need a victory and favourable results elsewhere to have any chance of extending their historic World Cup campaign beyond the group stage.
Read our Curaçao vs Ivory Coast prediction to see which side has more riding on this crucial clash.
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Who advances and who packs their bags? This is the game that could shape the entire tournament for Curaçao and Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here is our recommended bet:
1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Ivory Coast is tipped to come out on top, with 44% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast: head-to-head
Curaçao and Ivory Coast share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Curaçao at the 2026 World Cup
Curaçao arrive having already played 2 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Curaçao National Team:
At the World Cup:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0.5 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (0.5 per game)
7 goals conceded at the World Cup (3.5 per game)
Curaçao National Team in 2026
8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Gervane Kastaneer with 5 goal(s)
Most assists: Kenji Gorré with 3
Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast go into this tie with 2 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Ivory Coast National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
1.5 point(s) per game on average
2 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
2 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Ivory Coast National Team in 2026
12 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Seko Fofana with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Simon Adingra with 3
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Curaçao
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W L L |
0.8 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.4 | 0 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
2.75 | 0 | 3.25 |
Ivory Coast
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.66 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.17 | 2.03 |
Curaçao vs. the Ivory Coast probable lineups
See the likely starting eleven below for our Curaçao vs Ivory Coast prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Curaçao: Eloy Room, Sherel Floranus, Juriën Gaari, Armando Obispo, Joshua Brenet, Leandro Bacuna, Kevin Felida, Kenji Gorré, Juninho Bacuna, Jearl Margaritha, Rangelo Janga
Côte D’Ivoire: Yahia Fofana, Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan, Ibrahim Sangaré, Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, Simon Adingra, Evann Guessand, Amad Diallo.
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Curaçao vs Ivory Coast live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 21:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Curaçao vs Ivory Coast:
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Match details: Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
🆚 Fixture Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Thursday, 25/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 21:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Lincoln Financial Field
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