Tournament dark horses Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet tonight in an intriguing World Cup Group E encounter.Although Germany are favourites to win the pool, these two teams should make it a three-way tussle for top spot. Recommended offer Review Bet �10 Get �30 in Free Bets Get Offer 18+GambleAware.orgFor New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The Elephants can call on sparkling young talents such as Amad Diallo and the highly coveted Yan Diomande while Ecuador finished second in the Conmebol qualifying section, ahead of Brazil, Uruguay and Colombia.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Ivory Coast v EcuadorStats for Ivory Coast v EcuadorResponsible GamblingWhere to watch Ivory Coast v EcuadorIvory Coast versus Ecuador kicks off at midnight UK time. You can watch it on BBC 1 and stream via the iPlayer.ClickHEREfor a full World Cup TV guideStats for Ivory Coast v EcuadorIvory Coast will be making their fourth appearance at the World Cup, their first since 2014. They have yet to progress past the group stage.Ivory Coast did not concede a single goal in their 10 qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup; they were one of only two teams in the CAF qualifiers to achieve that feat alongside Tunisia.Fifteen different players scored for Ivory Coast in the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, more than any other nation (Tunisia next on 14).This will be Ecuadors fifth participation at a World Cup. The only time they reached the knockout stages was in 2006 they were eliminated by England in the round of 16.Only two of Ecuadors previous 13 matches at the World Cup have ended in a draw (W5 L6). Theyve only lost one of their last five matches, against Senegal at the last World Cup (1-2).Ecuador finished second behind Argentina in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, equalling their best ever performance in a qualifying campaign for the tournament (also 2002).They also boasted the strongest defense in the section, conceding just five goals across 18 matches, and lost the fewest matches (2 away defeats against Argentina & Brazil).Responsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare:www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware:gambleaware.orgGamStop:www.gamstop.co.uk(free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Ecuador National Football Team Ivory Coast national football team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador confirmed line-ups and full teams 101 GreatGoals 14th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 14th June, 2026 Ivory Coast v Ecuador: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch Group E clash between World Cup dark horses Mitch Fretton 13th June, 2026 Beyond Mbappe and Bellingham: 10 Players to watch at the World Cup Tom Rostance 4th June, 2026 France 1-2 Ivory Coast: Report, result and goals as Diallo winner stuns Mbappe and Co before World Cup Cian Cheesbrough 4th June, 2026 France vs Ivory Coast: Line-ups confirmed for World Cup warm-up clash as Mbappe, Olise and Cherki all start Mitch Fretton 4th June, 2026
