Ivory Coast’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final
If Ivory Coast win Group E, their knockout route runs from a Round of 32 tie in Boston on Mon, 29 June 2026, through the Round of 16 in Philadelphia (Sat, 4 July 2026), and on toward the Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Ivory Coast’s projected knockout route
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Mon, 29 June 2026 | Boston | a third-placed team (from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D or Group F) |
| Round of 16 | Sat, 4 July 2026 | Philadelphia | the winner of Match 77 (France vs a third-placed team (from Group C, Group D, Group F, Group G or Group H)) |
| Quarter-final | Thu, 9 July 2026 | Boston | Potentially Mexico, South Africa or South Korea |
| Semi-final | Tue, 14 July 2026 | Dallas | Potentially Portugal, Colombia or England |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Brazil, Morocco or Netherlands |
Route assumes Ivory Coast win Group E. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Who could Ivory Coast face in the Round of 32?
In the Round of 32, Ivory Coast would meet a third-placed team (from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D or Group F). The tie is scheduled for Mon, 29 June 2026, 4:30 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Match 74). Win it and Ivory Coast reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
What is Ivory Coast’s Round of 16 path?
A Round-of-16 place would pit Ivory Coast against the winner of Match 77 (France vs a third-placed team (from Group C, Group D, Group F, Group G or Group H)), played Sat, 4 July 2026, 5:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (Match 89). Likely contenders from that side include France, Senegal, Norway or Brazil.
Ivory Coast’s potential quarter-final
Reaching the quarter-finals would set up Match 97 on Thu, 9 July 2026, 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, Boston, against the winner of Round-of-16 Match 90. Heavyweights lurking in that quarter include Mexico, South Africa, South Korea or Canada.
Could Ivory Coast reach the semi-finals?
The semi-final (Match 101) is set for Tue, 14 July 2026, 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Dallas. Possible opponents from the other half include Portugal, Colombia, England, Croatia or Spain.
Ivory Coast’s route to the World Cup 2026 Final
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET). It is the last step of Ivory Coast’s projected route. Anyone from Brazil, Morocco, Netherlands, Japan, Germany or France could be waiting on the other side of the draw.
What if Ivory Coast finish runner-up in Group E?
As Group E runner-up, Ivory Coast would enter the other half of the bracket, opening with a Round of 32 tie against Norway in Dallas on Tue, 30 June 2026 (Match 78). The path still converges on the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
| Round | Date | Host city | Likely opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | Tue, 30 June 2026 | Dallas |  Norway |
| Round of 16 | Sun, 5 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | the winner of Match 76 (Brazil vs Japan) |
| Quarter-final | Sat, 11 July 2026 | Miami | Potentially Mexico, South Africa or South Korea |
| Semi-final | Wed, 15 July 2026 | Atlanta | Potentially Argentina, Spain or Uruguay |
| Final | Sun, 19 July 2026 | New York / New Jersey | Potentially Germany, Mexico or South Africa |
Route assumes Ivory Coast finish second in Group E. Confirmed opponents are named once their group finishes; the rest stay bracket projections until then.
Ivory Coast’s Group E fixtures
| Date | Kick-off | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 June 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Ivory Coast vs  Ecuador |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Sat, 20 June 2026 | 4:00 PM ET | Ivory Coast at  Germany |
BMO Field, Toronto |
| Thu, 25 June 2026 | 4:00 PM ET | Ivory Coast at  Curaçao |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Ivory Coast at the World Cup 2026: FAQ
When do Ivory Coast play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Ivory Coast open their Group E campaign against Ecuador on Sun, 14 June 2026 (7:00 PM ET) at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Where would Ivory Coast play the Round of 16?
If Ivory Coast win Group E, their Round of 16 tie (Match 89) is at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on Sat, 4 July 2026.
What if Ivory Coast finish runner-up in Group E?
As Group E runner-up, Ivory Coast would drop into the other half of the bracket. Their Round of 32 tie (Match 78) is against Norway in Dallas on Tue, 30 June 2026, then the path runs through the Round of 16 in New York / New Jersey and on toward the same Final at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026.
Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?
The 2026 World Cup Final is at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey on Sun, 19 July 2026 (3:00 PM ET).