Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador free live streams from anywhere in the world as two dark horses meet in Philadelphia.
If you want to make a statement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating one of the tournament favorites in their own backyard isn’t a bad way.
That’s exactly what Ivory Coast did with a 2-1 win over France in Nantes in their only warm-up game as the Elephants showed why they could be one of the teams to watch in North America. Manager Emerse Fae has several exciting young talents at his disposal, including RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, Manchester United’s Amad Diallo and Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Oulai. Twelve years after Ivory Coast’s last World Cup, which proved to be the last game for the golden generation of Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and Co, a new set of stars are ready to shine.
It should make for a fascinating opener against Ecuador, whose 19-match unbeaten run is built on a rock-solid defence. Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho and Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie make up half of the back four, while Chelsea star Moises Caicedo anchors the midfield. Ecuador aren’t particularly free-flowing going forward, but that might not matter if they can nullify Ivory Coast’s attacking threat.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador for free
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in USA
American viewers can watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador on FS1.
You can watch all World Cup matches on Fox and FS1, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador on Fox One (3-day free trial).
You can also watch Telemundo (Spanish language) which is easily accessible via Peacock.
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How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Ivory Coast vs Ecuador free on BBC. Live coverage is on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in Australia
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Ivory Coast vs Ecuador.
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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: Match Information
When does Ivory Coast vs Ecuador start?
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador starts at 12pm BST / 9am AEST Monday 15 June. It is at 7:00 PM ET Sunday, June 14 in the US.
What are the squads for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?
Ivory Coast
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Rizespor), Mohamed Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos).
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Christopher Operi (Istanbul Basaksehir), Ousmane Diomande (Sport), Guela Doue (Racing Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossonou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray).
Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Stade Rennais), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Franck Kessie (Al Ahli), Christ Oulai (Trabzonspor), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor).
Extenders: Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Aston Villa), Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice).
Ecuador
Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Huracan), Moises Ramirez (Kifisia), Gonzalo Valle (LDU Quito).
Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Arsenal), Willian Pacho (Paris St-Germain), Pervis Estupinan (AC Milan), Felix Torres (Internacional), Joel Ordonez (Club Brugge), Jackson Porozo (Tijuana), Angelo Preciado (Atletico Mineiro).
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea), Alan Franco (Atletico Mineiro), Kendry Paez (River Plate, on loan from Chelsea), Pedro Vite (UNAM), Jordy Alcivar (Independiente del Valle), Denil Castillo (Central Jutland), Yaimar Medina (Genk).
Extenders: Enner Valencia (Pachuca), Kevin Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), Jordy Caicedo (Huracan), Nilson Angulo (Sunderland), Anthony Valencia (Antwerp), Jeremy Arevalo (Stuttgart).
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Germany |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
Curacao |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
Ivory Coast |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Ecuador |
0 |
0 |
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