World Cup 2026 Curacao, the smallest nation ever at a finals, must beat Ivory Coast in Philadelphia to keep their last-32 dream alive on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA, June 23 : Tiny Curacao had previously given themselves little chance against the Ivory Coast at the World Cup, but a draw in their last group game with Ecuador might…

The Ivory Coast are making their fourth World Cup finals appearance but previously have never advanced past the opening group stage

PHILADELPHIA, June 24 : World Cup debutants Curacao enter their final Group E match against Ivory Coast with heightened confidence after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador, says manager Dick…

Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they prepare to face Ivory Coast on Thursday with a place in the…

Both nations are still dreaming of a first trip to the knockout stage.

World Cup 2026 Curacao, the smallest nation ever at a finals, must beat Ivory Coast in Philadelphia to keep their last-32 dream alive on Thursday.

Ivory Coast is out of the running to win Group E after losing to Germany in the final minutes of their match, but they can lock up the second spot in the group

Find out how to watch Ivory Coast play Curacao, with time, TV channel and streaming information.