Cote d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador
2026 World Cup - Second Round - Group C
In one of the most exciting group stage matches in World Cup 2026, meets the team Cote d'Ivoire African champion with the national team Ecuador Strong, dawn of the day Monday, June 15, 2026 At exactly the hour Two in the morning Saudi time At Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. A decisive match in Group C, which also includes Argentina and Denmark.
Why is this match important?
Côte d'Ivoire enters the tournament as the 2023 African champion and seeks to repeat the 2006 achievement by reaching the round of 16. Ecuador has a golden generation led by Moises Caicedo and wants to prove himself after a strong performance in 2022. The winner will come very close to qualifying. Watch the full match in 4K quality via TV Strong 4K Without cutting.
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Full match information
The Côte d'Ivoire-Ecuador match is the second match for each team in Group C. Côte d'Ivoire lost its first match to Argentina 2-0, while Ecuador tied with Denmark 1-1. This means that Côte d'Ivoire needs to win at any cost to remain in the competition, while Ecuador needs a draw to get close to qualifying.
The match will be held on Levi Stadium In San Francisco, which can accommodate 68,500 spectators. The stadium is known for its excellent pitch and great atmosphere. The expected temperature at match time is around 18°C – ideal for football.
The referee nominated to officiate the match is Italian Daniele Orsato, one of the best referees in the world. The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS MAX 2 With Arabic commentary, and also on beIN 4K For those who have supportive screens.
The two coaches
Emers Fay (Côte d'Ivoire) vs. Felix Sanchez (Ecuador) - an exciting tactical encounter
Global rankings
Côte d'Ivoire #39 - Ecuador #32 in the latest FIFA rankings
Previous confrontations
They met only twice: a win for each team - the last of which was a friendly match in 2014
The most prominent star
Sebastien Haller vs. Moises Caicedo - Clash of striker and midfielder
A comprehensive comparison between the two teams
Cote d'Ivoire
Ecuador
Côte d'Ivoire has the greatest history in Africa with three African Nations titles (1992, 2015, 2023), while Ecuador has not achieved any continental title, but it has a distinguished current generation. The two teams reached the round of 16 only once in their history, and that was in the same edition in 2006 in Germany.
In terms of market value, Côte d'Ivoire excels thanks to its stars in major European leagues such as Sebastien Haller (Dortmund), Franck Kessie (Saudi Al-Ahly), and Nicolas Pepe. Ecuador relies on Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) and Pervis Estupinan (Brighton).
The expected formation of the two teams
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (4-3-3)
- Yahya Fofana GK
- Serge Aurier RB
- Ivan Ndika CB
- Odilon Kosounou CB
- Ghislain Conan LB
- Frank Casey CDM
- Sekou Fofana CM
- Jean-Michel Serre CM
- Nicolas Pepe RW
- Sebastian Haller ST
- Simon Adingra LW
🇪🇨 Ecuador (4-2-3-1)
- Hernan Galindez GK
- Angelo Preciado RB
- Felix Torres CB
- Piero Hincapie CB
- Pervis Estupinan LB
- Moises Caicedo CDM
- Carlos Gruizo CDM
- John Yeboah RW
- Kendry Bayes AM
- Jeremy Sarmiento LW
- Inner Valencia ST
Côte d'Ivoire coach Emers Faye will rely on the experience of his senior players such as Kessie and Haller, while Ecuador's coach Felix Sanchez will rely on speed and youth, led by the rising talent Caicedo and Baez.
Technical and tactical analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's strengths:
Elephants have tremendous physical strength and great experience. Franck Kessie in the middle provides defensive and offensive balance, and Sebastien Haller is a sniper striker inside the box. Parties are very fast with Baby and Adingra. Their only weakness is a slow transition defensively, which Ecuador could exploit.
Ecuador's strengths:
The Ecuadorian national team plays fast and direct football. Moises Caicedo is the best center player in the world currently. He cuts balls and starts attacks. The sides with Estupinan and Preciado provide great offensive support. Ener Valencia, despite his advanced age, is still a dangerous goalscorer.
The match will be a struggle between Ivorian physical strength andEcuadorian speed. Whoever wins the midfield battle between Casey and Caicedo will control the match. Côte d'Ivoire will try to play on Haller's crosses, while Ecuador will rely on quick rebounds.
Historically, the two teams have met only twice: Côte d'Ivoire won 2-1 in a friendly match in 2006, and Ecuador won 1-0 in 2014. The match is quite close.
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Frequently asked questions about the match
Q: What is the exact time of the match?
A: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM Saudi time, 1:00 AM Egypt, 11:00 PM Sunday Morocco time.
Q: Is the match broadcast for free?
A: No, exclusively on encrypted beIN SPORTS. But with TV Strong 4K You can watch it for only 50 riyals instead of 400 riyals with a beIN subscription.
Q: What if the broadcast is interrupted during the match?
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Q: Can I watch the replay?
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