Ivory Coast host Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup on 15 June 2026, Monday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 00:00 UK Time.
Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet in one of the most significant opening fixtures in Group E, with both nations viewed as genuine contenders to progress alongside tournament favourites Germany. A positive result on Matchday 1 could prove crucial in shaping the race for the knockout rounds, making this an encounter neither side can afford to approach cautiously.
Both teams arrive in excellent form and with growing confidence. Ivory Coast have carried their recent momentum into the tournament with several impressive victories, while Ecuador enter the World Cup on a lengthy unbeaten run that has established them as one of the most difficult teams to defeat in international football. With both nations possessing quality throughout the spine of their squads, a competitive contest is expected in Philadelphia.
Ivory Coast return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 and arrive with renewed belief after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil in 2023. That tournament success helped build a resilient squad capable of handling pressure, something that could prove valuable in a high-stakes World Cup opener.
Recent results have been particularly encouraging. The Elephants defeated South Korea 4-0, Scotland 1-0, France 2-1 and most recently secured a 2-0 victory, underlining their ability to compete against quality opposition. One of their most impressive statistics is a scoring streak that has now reached ten consecutive matches, highlighting the consistency of their attacking play.
Franck Kessie remains the leader in midfield, supported by the physical presence of Ibrahim Sangare and the defensive quality of Ousmane Diomande. Further forward, Amad Diallo provides creativity and unpredictability, giving Ivory Coast multiple routes to goal. While the 3-2 defeat to Egypt earlier this year exposed some defensive weaknesses, their overall form suggests they have the tools to trouble any opponent in the group.
Ecuador arrive at the tournament carrying a remarkable 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions, with their last defeat coming against Brazil in a World Cup qualifier in September 2024. That consistency is no accident, as Sebastian Beccacece has built one of the most organised teams in international football.
Their World Cup qualification campaign showcased their defensive quality, finishing above both Brazil and Uruguay while conceding very few goals. Players such as Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie and Pervis Estupinan have developed into established performers at the highest level, creating a defensive unit capable of frustrating even elite attacks.
The midfield is anchored by Moises Caicedo, whose ability to recover possession and dictate tempo gives Ecuador balance in every phase of play. Recent results include victories over Guatemala 3-0, Saudi Arabia 2-1 and New Zealand 2-0, alongside draws against the Netherlands and Morocco. Although Ecuador have conceded in three of their last four matches, they continue to find positive results through their organisation, discipline and ability to remain composed in difficult moments.
The best bet for this match is Ecuador to win at 2.49 odds. Their 19-match unbeaten run stands out as one of the strongest records among teams entering the tournament, and the defensive structure developed under Sebastian Beccacece has consistently delivered results. Ecuador possess experience throughout the squad and appear particularly well suited to managing the pressure and tactical demands of an opening World Cup fixture.
Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 3.40 odds carries value given the recent attacking trends of both nations. Ivory Coast have scored in each of their last ten matches, including against strong opponents such as France and Scotland. Ecuador may be known for their defensive organisation, but they have conceded goals in three of their previous four games, creating a realistic path towards goals at both ends.
Our correct score prediction is Ecuador 2-1 at 11.00 odds. Ivory Coast have enough attacking quality to continue their impressive scoring run and make this a competitive contest throughout. However, Ecuador’s unbeaten streak, defensive stability and ability to consistently produce positive results against strong opposition could give them the edge in what should be one of the closest matches of the opening round.
| Ivory Coast | Ecuador | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | Ecuador | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
|
09.06.26
|
Philadelphia Union II Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
04.06.26
|
France Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
31.03.26
|
Scotland Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
28.03.26
|
South Korea Ivory Coast |
0-4 |
|
10.01.26
|
Egypt Ivory Coast |
3-2 |
|
06.01.26
|
Ivory Coast Burkina Faso |
3-0 |
|
31.12.25
|
Gabon Ivory Coast |
2-3 |
|
28.12.25
|
Ivory Coast Cameroon |
1-1 |
|
24.12.25
|
Ivory Coast Mozambique |
1-0 |
|
18.11.25
|
Oman Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
14.11.25
|
Saudi Arabia Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
14.10.25
|
Ivory Coast Kenya |
3-0 |
|
10.10.25
|
Seychelles Ivory Coast |
0-7 |
|
09.09.25
|
Gabon Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
05.09.25
|
Ivory Coast Burundi |
1-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Canada Ivory Coast (Penalties:4 - 5) |
0-0 |
|
08.06.25
|
New Zealand Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
24.03.25
|
Ivory Coast Gambia |
1-0 |
|
21.03.25
|
Burundi Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
28.12.24
|
Burkina Faso Ivory Coast (Penalties:1 - 0) |
2-0 |
|
22.12.24
|
Ivory Coast Burkina Faso |
2-0 |
|
19.11.24
|
Ivory Coast Chad |
4-0 |
|
15.11.24
|
Zambia Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
15.10.24
|
Sierra Leone Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
11.10.24
|
Ivory Coast Sierra Leone |
4-1 |
|
10.09.24
|
Chad Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
06.09.24
|
Ivory Coast Zambia |
2-0 |
|
11.06.24
|
Kenya Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
07.06.24
|
Ivory Coast Gabon |
1-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Ivory Coast Uruguay |
2-1 |
|
23.03.24
|
Ivory Coast Benin |
2-2 |
|
11.02.24
|
Nigeria Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
07.02.24
|
Ivory Coast DR Congo |
1-0 |
|
03.02.24
|
Mali Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
29.01.24
|
Senegal Ivory Coast (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
22.01.24
|
Equatorial Guinea Ivory Coast |
4-0 |
|
18.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Nigeria |
0-1 |
|
13.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau |
2-0 |
|
06.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Sierra Leone |
5-1 |
|
20.11.23
|
Gambia Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
17.11.23
|
Ivory Coast Seychelles |
9-0 |
|
17.10.23
|
Ivory Coast South Africa |
1-1 |
|
14.10.23
|
Ivory Coast Morocco |
1-1 |
|
09.09.23
|
Ivory Coast Lesotho |
1-0 |
|
17.06.23
|
Zambia Ivory Coast |
3-0 |
|
28.03.23
|
Comoros Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
24.03.23
|
Ivory Coast Comoros |
3-1 |
|
27.01.23
|
Algeria Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
22.01.23
|
Uganda Ivory Coast |
1-3 |
|
18.01.23
|
DR Congo Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
06.01.26
|
Ivory Coast Burkina Faso |
3-0 |
|
28.12.25
|
Ivory Coast Cameroon |
1-1 |
|
24.12.25
|
Ivory Coast Mozambique |
1-0 |
|
14.10.25
|
Ivory Coast Kenya |
3-0 |
|
05.09.25
|
Ivory Coast Burundi |
1-0 |
|
24.03.25
|
Ivory Coast Gambia |
1-0 |
|
22.12.24
|
Ivory Coast Burkina Faso |
2-0 |
|
19.11.24
|
Ivory Coast Chad |
4-0 |
|
11.10.24
|
Ivory Coast Sierra Leone |
4-1 |
|
06.09.24
|
Ivory Coast Zambia |
2-0 |
|
07.06.24
|
Ivory Coast Gabon |
1-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Ivory Coast Uruguay |
2-1 |
|
23.03.24
|
Ivory Coast Benin |
2-2 |
|
07.02.24
|
Ivory Coast DR Congo |
1-0 |
|
18.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Nigeria |
0-1 |
|
13.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau |
2-0 |
|
06.01.24
|
Ivory Coast Sierra Leone |
5-1 |
|
17.11.23
|
Ivory Coast Seychelles |
9-0 |
|
17.10.23
|
Ivory Coast South Africa |
1-1 |
|
14.10.23
|
Ivory Coast Morocco |
1-1 |
|
09.09.23
|
Ivory Coast Lesotho |
1-0 |
|
24.03.23
|
Ivory Coast Comoros |
3-1 |
|
14.01.23
|
Ivory Coast Senegal |
0-1 |
|
16.11.22
|
Ivory Coast Burundi |
4-0 |
|
27.09.22
|
Ivory Coast Guinea |
3-1 |
|
24.09.22
|
Ivory Coast Togo |
2-1 |
|
03.06.22
|
Ivory Coast Zambia |
3-1 |
|
26.01.22
|
Ivory Coast Egypt (Penalties:4 - 5) |
0-0 |
|
20.01.22
|
Ivory Coast Algeria |
3-1 |
|
16.01.22
|
Ivory Coast Sierra Leone |
2-2 |
|
13.11.21
|
Ivory Coast Mozambique |
3-0 |
|
11.10.21
|
Ivory Coast Malawi |
2-1 |
|
06.09.21
|
Ivory Coast Cameroon |
2-1 |
|
05.06.21
|
Ivory Coast Burkina Faso |
2-1 |
|
30.03.21
|
Ivory Coast Ethiopia |
3-1 |
|
12.11.20
|
Ivory Coast Madagascar |
2-1 |
|
16.11.19
|
Ivory Coast Niger |
1-0 |
|
20.10.19
|
Ivory Coast Niger |
1-0 |
|
13.10.19
|
Ivory Coast DR Congo |
3-1 |
|
06.09.19
|
Ivory Coast Benin |
1-2 |
|
11.07.19
|
Ivory Coast Algeria (Penalties:3 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
24.06.19
|
Ivory Coast South Africa |
1-0 |
|
19.06.19
|
Ivory Coast Zambia |
4-1 |
|
15.06.19
|
Ivory Coast Uganda |
0-1 |
|
07.06.19
|
Ivory Coast Comoros |
3-1 |
|
26.03.19
|
Ivory Coast Liberia |
1-0 |
|
23.03.19
|
Ivory Coast Rwanda |
3-0 |
|
12.10.18
|
Ivory Coast CAR |
4-0 |
|
05.09.17
|
Ivory Coast Gabon |
1-2 |
|
18.08.17
|
Ivory Coast Niger |
1-0 |
|
08.06.26
|
Philadelphia Union II Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
04.06.26
|
France Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
31.03.26
|
Scotland Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
28.03.26
|
South Korea Ivory Coast |
0-4 |
|
10.01.26
|
Egypt Ivory Coast |
3-2 |
|
31.12.25
|
Gabon Ivory Coast |
2-3 |
|
18.11.25
|
Oman Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
14.11.25
|
Saudi Arabia Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
10.10.25
|
Seychelles Ivory Coast |
0-7 |
|
09.09.25
|
Gabon Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Canada Ivory Coast (Penalties:4 - 5) |
0-0 |
|
07.06.25
|
New Zealand Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
21.03.25
|
Burundi Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
28.12.24
|
Burkina Faso Ivory Coast (Penalties:1 - 0) |
2-0 |
|
15.11.24
|
Zambia Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
15.10.24
|
Sierra Leone Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
10.09.24
|
Chad Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
11.06.24
|
Kenya Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
11.02.24
|
Nigeria Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
03.02.24
|
Mali Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
29.01.24
|
Senegal Ivory Coast (Penalties:4 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
22.01.24
|
Equatorial Guinea Ivory Coast |
4-0 |
|
20.11.23
|
Gambia Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
17.06.23
|
Zambia Ivory Coast |
3-0 |
|
28.03.23
|
Comoros Ivory Coast |
0-2 |
|
27.01.23
|
Algeria Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
22.01.23
|
Uganda Ivory Coast |
1-3 |
|
18.01.23
|
DR Congo Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
19.11.22
|
Burkina Faso Ivory Coast |
2-1 |
|
09.06.22
|
Lesotho Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
29.03.22
|
England Ivory Coast |
3-0 |
|
25.03.22
|
France Ivory Coast |
2-1 |
|
12.01.22
|
Equatorial Guinea Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
16.11.21
|
Cameroon Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
08.10.21
|
Malawi Ivory Coast |
0-3 |
|
03.09.21
|
Mozambique Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
12.06.21
|
Ghana Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
26.03.21
|
Niger Ivory Coast |
0-3 |
|
17.11.20
|
Madagascar Ivory Coast |
1-1 |
|
13.10.20
|
Japan Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
09.10.20
|
Nigeria Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
08.10.20
|
Belgium Ivory Coast |
1-1 |
|
19.11.19
|
Ethiopia Ivory Coast |
2-1 |
|
22.09.19
|
Niger Ivory Coast |
2-0 |
|
10.09.19
|
Tunisia Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
08.07.19
|
Mali Ivory Coast |
0-1 |
|
01.07.19
|
Namibia Ivory Coast |
1-4 |
|
28.06.19
|
Morocco Ivory Coast |
1-0 |
|
16.10.18
|
CAR Ivory Coast |
0-0 |
|
09.09.18
|
Rwanda Ivory Coast |
1-2 |
|
07.06.26
|
Ecuador Guatemala |
3-0 |
|
31.05.26
|
Ecuador Saudi Arabia |
2-1 |
|
31.03.26
|
Netherlands Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Morocco Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
19.11.25
|
Ecuador New Zealand |
2-0 |
|
14.11.25
|
Canada Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
15.10.25
|
Mexico Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
USA Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
10.09.25
|
Ecuador Argentina |
1-0 |
|
05.09.25
|
Paraguay Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Peru Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
06.06.25
|
Ecuador Brazil |
0-0 |
|
26.03.25
|
Chile Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
21.03.25
|
Ecuador Venezuela |
2-1 |
|
19.11.24
|
Colombia Ecuador |
0-1 |
|
15.11.24
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
4-0 |
|
16.10.24
|
Uruguay Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
10.10.24
|
Ecuador Paraguay |
0-0 |
|
10.09.24
|
Ecuador Peru |
1-0 |
|
07.09.24
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
05.07.24
|
Argentina Ecuador (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
01.07.24
|
Mexico Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
26.06.24
|
Ecuador Jamaica |
3-1 |
|
22.06.24
|
Ecuador Venezuela |
1-2 |
|
16.06.24
|
Ecuador Honduras |
2-1 |
|
13.06.24
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
3-1 |
|
10.06.24
|
Argentina Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
24.03.24
|
Ecuador Italy |
0-2 |
|
22.03.24
|
Ecuador Guatemala |
2-0 |
|
21.11.23
|
Ecuador Chile |
1-0 |
|
16.11.23
|
Venezuela Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
18.10.23
|
Ecuador Colombia |
0-0 |
|
13.10.23
|
Bolivia Ecuador |
1-2 |
|
12.09.23
|
Ecuador Uruguay |
2-1 |
|
08.09.23
|
Argentina Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
21.06.23
|
Costa Rica Ecuador |
1-3 |
|
21.06.23
|
Ecuador Costa Rica |
3-1 |
|
18.06.23
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
1-0 |
|
28.03.23
|
Australia Ecuador |
1-2 |
|
24.03.23
|
Australia Ecuador |
3-1 |
|
29.11.22
|
Ecuador Senegal |
1-2 |
|
25.11.22
|
Netherlands Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
20.11.22
|
Qatar Ecuador |
0-2 |
|
12.11.22
|
Ecuador Iraq |
0-0 |
|
27.09.22
|
Japan Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
23.09.22
|
Saudi Arabia Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
12.06.22
|
Ecuador Mali |
1-0 |
|
06.06.22
|
Mexico Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
03.06.22
|
Ecuador Nigeria |
1-0 |
|
31.03.22
|
Ecuador Argentina |
1-1 |
|
07.06.26
|
Ecuador Guatemala |
3-0 |
|
31.05.26
|
Ecuador Saudi Arabia |
2-1 |
|
19.11.25
|
Ecuador New Zealand |
2-0 |
|
09.09.25
|
Ecuador Argentina |
1-0 |
|
05.06.25
|
Ecuador Brazil |
0-0 |
|
21.03.25
|
Ecuador Venezuela |
2-1 |
|
15.11.24
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
4-0 |
|
10.10.24
|
Ecuador Paraguay |
0-0 |
|
10.09.24
|
Ecuador Peru |
1-0 |
|
26.06.24
|
Ecuador Jamaica |
3-1 |
|
22.06.24
|
Ecuador Venezuela |
1-2 |
|
16.06.24
|
Ecuador Honduras |
2-1 |
|
13.06.24
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
3-1 |
|
24.03.24
|
Ecuador Italy |
0-2 |
|
22.03.24
|
Ecuador Guatemala |
2-0 |
|
21.11.23
|
Ecuador Chile |
1-0 |
|
17.10.23
|
Ecuador Colombia |
0-0 |
|
12.09.23
|
Ecuador Uruguay |
2-1 |
|
21.06.23
|
Ecuador Costa Rica |
3-1 |
|
17.06.23
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
1-0 |
|
29.11.22
|
Ecuador Senegal |
1-2 |
|
12.11.22
|
Ecuador Iraq |
0-0 |
|
12.06.22
|
Ecuador Mali |
1-0 |
|
03.06.22
|
Ecuador Nigeria |
1-0 |
|
30.03.22
|
Ecuador Argentina |
1-1 |
|
27.01.22
|
Ecuador Brazil |
1-1 |
|
11.11.21
|
Ecuador Venezuela |
1-0 |
|
08.10.21
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
3-0 |
|
05.09.21
|
Ecuador Chile |
0-0 |
|
02.09.21
|
Ecuador Paraguay |
2-0 |
|
23.06.21
|
Ecuador Peru |
2-2 |
|
08.06.21
|
Ecuador Peru |
1-2 |
|
29.03.21
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
2-1 |
|
17.11.20
|
Ecuador Colombia |
6-1 |
|
13.10.20
|
Ecuador Uruguay |
4-2 |
|
20.11.19
|
Ecuador Colombia |
0-1 |
|
15.11.19
|
Ecuador Trinidad and Tobago |
3-0 |
|
13.10.19
|
Ecuador Argentina |
1-6 |
|
11.09.19
|
Ecuador Bolivia |
3-0 |
|
24.06.19
|
Ecuador Japan |
1-1 |
|
21.06.19
|
Ecuador Chile |
1-2 |
|
31.03.26
|
Netherlands Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Morocco Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
14.11.25
|
Canada Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
15.10.25
|
Mexico Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
USA Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Paraguay Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
11.06.25
|
Peru Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
26.03.25
|
Chile Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
19.11.24
|
Colombia Ecuador |
0-1 |
|
15.10.24
|
Uruguay Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
07.09.24
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
05.07.24
|
Argentina Ecuador (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
01.07.24
|
Mexico Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
09.06.24
|
Argentina Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
16.11.23
|
Venezuela Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
12.10.23
|
Bolivia Ecuador |
1-2 |
|
08.09.23
|
Argentina Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
21.06.23
|
Costa Rica Ecuador |
1-3 |
|
28.03.23
|
Australia Ecuador |
1-2 |
|
24.03.23
|
Australia Ecuador |
3-1 |
|
25.11.22
|
Netherlands Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
20.11.22
|
Qatar Ecuador |
0-2 |
|
27.09.22
|
Japan Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
23.09.22
|
Saudi Arabia Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
05.06.22
|
Mexico Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
24.03.22
|
Paraguay Ecuador |
3-1 |
|
02.02.22
|
Peru Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
05.12.21
|
El Salvador Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
17.11.21
|
Chile Ecuador |
0-2 |
|
28.10.21
|
Mexico Ecuador |
2-3 |
|
14.10.21
|
Colombia Ecuador |
0-0 |
|
10.10.21
|
Venezuela Ecuador |
2-1 |
|
09.09.21
|
Uruguay Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
04.07.21
|
Argentina Ecuador |
3-0 |
|
27.06.21
|
Brazil Ecuador |
1-1 |
|
20.06.21
|
Venezuela Ecuador |
2-2 |
|
14.06.21
|
Colombia Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
05.06.21
|
Brazil Ecuador |
2-0 |
|
12.11.20
|
Bolivia Ecuador |
2-3 |
|
09.10.20
|
Argentina Ecuador |
1-0 |
|
06.09.19
|
Peru Ecuador |
0-1 |
|
16.06.19
|
Uruguay Ecuador |
4-0 |
|
09.06.19
|
Mexico Ecuador |
3-2 |
|
02.06.19
|
Venezuela Ecuador |
1-1 |
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