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Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — FIFA World Cup 2026
Curaçao
CUW
VS
Ivory Coast
CIV
June 12, 2026
16:00 ET
Levi's Stadium, San Francisco, USA
Capacity: 68,500
Curaçao arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 0 previous appearances, their best result being Debut tournament. Ivory Coast have 3 appearances on football's biggest stage, with a best finish of Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014). Both sides qualified via CONCACAF play-off winners and CAF third round winners respectively. This is a rare inter-confederation clash: Curaçao of Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football against Ivory Coast of Confederation of African Football. Nations from different confederations meet infrequently outside World Cup tournaments.
Expected Lineups & Formation
Projected starting XIs, tactical shapes, and squad depth for Curaçao vs Ivory Coast.
Tactical Formation Diagram
Hover or tap an expected starter to open the full player profile and compare both tactical systems.
Curaçao 4-3-3 4-3-3 Ivory Coast
1 Eloy Room 
4 Jurien Gaari 
5 Cuco Martina 2 Shermaine Martina 
3 Darryl Lachman 
8 Leandro Bacuna 6 Juninho Bacuna 
10 Kenji Gorré 
7 Gevaro Nepomuceno 
9 Rangelo Janga 
11 Elson Hooi 
16 Badra Ali Sangaré 
2 Serge Aurier 
4 Willy Boly 
5 Odilon Kossounou 
3 Ghislain Konan 
6 Seko Fofana 
8 Franck Kessié 
10 Nicolas Pépé 
9 Sébastien Haller 11 Ibrahim Sangaré 
7 Wilfried Zaha Curaçao (4-3-3)
Ivory Coast (4-3-3)
Curaçao
4-3-3 · Coach: Dick Advocaat · Squad Profile →
Substitutes Bench
Ivory Coast
4-3-3 · Coach: Emerse Faé · Squad Profile →
Substitutes Bench
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — Historic Context & Meeting Record
World Cup pedigree, confederation background, and what this fixture means for both nations.
0 previous meetings at senior international level
Historic first meeting — FIFA World Cup 2026
This is a rare inter-confederation clash: Curaçao of Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football against Ivory Coast of Confederation of African Football. Nations from different confederations meet infrequently outside World Cup tournaments. This group stage fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 represents their first-ever competitive encounter.
Curaçao
ConfederationConfederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football
World Cup Apps0
Best ResultDebut tournament
QualificationCONCACAF play-off winners
Ivory Coast
ConfederationConfederation of African Football
World Cup Apps3
Best ResultGroup stage (2006, 2010, 2014)
QualificationCAF third round winners
📍 Venue Fact Sheet — Levi's Stadium
Opened2014
SurfaceBermuda grass / Bandera
Capacity68,500
ArchitectHNTB
WC 2026 Matches4
Notable EventsSuper Bowl 50 (2016), Pac-12 Championship Game
Notable Matches at This Venue
| Year | Competition | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Super Bowl 50 | Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers | Denver 24–10 Carolina |
| 2026 | FIFA World Cup | 4 matches scheduled | TBC |
Team Form & Recent Outings
How Curaçao and Ivory Coast arrive at the World Cup based on their last five competitive fixtures.
Curaçao
DWDLL
1W 2D 2L · 9 GF · 8 GA · 2 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-31
L 1-5
31 Mar 2026 · FIFA Series · vs Australia (A)
L 0-2
27 Mar 2026 · FIFA Series · vs China PR (N)
D 0-0
18 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Jamaica (A)
W 7-0
13 Nov 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Bermuda (A)
D 1-1
14 Oct 2025 · FIFA World Cup qualification · vs Trinidad and Tobago (H)
Ivory Coast
WWLWW
4W 0D 1L · 13 GF · 5 GA · 3 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-31
W 1-0
31 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Scotland (N)
W 4-0
28 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs South Korea (N)
L 2-3
10 Jan 2026 · African Cup of Nations · vs Egypt (N)
W 3-0
6 Jan 2026 · African Cup of Nations · vs Burkina Faso (N)
W 3-2
31 Dec 2025 · African Cup of Nations · vs Gabon (N)
Key Players to Watch
Six individuals who could decide the outcome of Curaçao vs Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Curaçao
Player to Watch
Rangelo Janga
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience
A mainstay of the Curaçao national team with over 23 caps, Rangelo Janga brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.
Elson Hooi
50 caps · 30 goals
Most interceptions per 90 in squad
A mainstay of the Curaçao national team with over 20 caps, Elson Hooi brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.
Jeremy de Nooijer
51 caps · 16 goals
Leads squad in chances created
Jeremy de Nooijer is enjoying a career-best season at Curaçao, translating club form into international impact. Dick Advocaat relies heavily on their creativity in the final third to maintain Curaçao's competitive edge.
Ivory Coast
Player to Watch
Sébastien Haller
38 caps · 13 goals
Key press trigger in high block system
A mainstay of the Ivory Coast national team with over 26 caps, Sébastien Haller brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.
Jean-Philippe Krasso
90 caps · 25 goals
Most interceptions per 90 in squad
Jean-Philippe Krasso is enjoying a career-best season at Strasbourg, translating club form into international impact. Emerse Faé relies heavily on their creativity in the final third to maintain Ivory Coast's competitive edge.
Wilfried Zaha
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience
A mainstay of the Ivory Coast national team with over 23 caps, Wilfried Zaha brings leadership and technical quality. Their ability to read the game one phase ahead makes them a pivotal figure in Ivory Coast's structure.
Tactical Analysis
A deep dive into how Dick Advocaat and Emerse Faé will set their sides up tactically for this FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage clash.
Curaçao — 4-3-3
System Overview
A balanced system with width from full-backs and a single pivot shielding the back four.
Attacking Patterns
Curaçao's set-piece threat is significant — they scored 12 goals from corners and free-kicks in qualifying.
Defensive Shape
Curaçao defends in a compact 4-4-2 low block, funneling play wide where they have aerial dominance.
Ivory Coast — 4-3-3
System Overview
A balanced system with width from full-backs and a single pivot shielding the back four.
Attacking Patterns
Curaçao favours quick transitions within 5 seconds of winning possession — a direct counter-attacking style.
Defensive Shape
Curaçao defends in a compact 4-4-2 low block, funneling play wide where they have aerial dominance.
Key Tactical Battle to Watch
The decisive tactical battle will be Curaçao's three-man defence against Ivory Coast's wing-back system. If Dick Advocaat can neutralise Ivory Coast's primary creator in central zones, Curaçao should control the tempo.
Match Prediction & AI Forecast
Data-driven outlook for Curaçao vs Ivory Coast based on squad depth, recent form, and historical head-to-head trends.
AI Forecast
FavouriteEither side (very close)
Confidence52%
Likely Scorelines1-1 · 2-1 · 1-2
Factors for Curaçao
- Both sides are evenly matched in FIFA rankings and squad depth
- Tactical familiarity between Dick Advocaat and Emerse Faé from previous encounters
Factors for Ivory Coast
- Unpredictable World Cup opening-match nerves for both squads
- VAR and refereeing decisions could heavily influence a tight contest
This forecast is generated by an editorial AI model using squad-depth heuristics and confederation strength indices. It is not a betting tip.
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Tickets & Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions — Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
Who is playing in Curaçao vs Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Curaçao face Ivory Coast on June 12, 2026 at Levi's Stadium. The match features Curaçao's 4-3-3 system under head coach Dick Advocaat against Ivory Coast's 4-3-3 shape managed by Emerse Faé.
What time does Curaçao vs Ivory Coast kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for the local match time shown above. Check your local broadcaster for timezone conversion. FIFA recommends arriving at the stadium at least 90 minutes before kick-off.
Where is Curaçao vs Ivory Coast being played?
The match takes place at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, USA. The stadium has a capacity of 68,500 spectators.
How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?
Tickets are available through the official FIFA Ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. Categories range from $60 (Category 3) to $450+ (Hospitality). Create a FIFA ID and select your preferred seating tier during the sales phase.
What formation will Curaçao and Ivory Coast use?
Curaçao typically line up in a 4-3-3 formation under Dick Advocaat, while Ivory Coast favour a 4-3-3 system with Emerse Faé. Expected lineups are listed in the team sheets above.
Who are the key players to watch in Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?
For Curaçao, watch Eloy Room in attack. For Ivory Coast, Badra Ali Sangaré leads the line. Both teams rely on experienced midfield engines to control tempo.
What TV channel is broadcasting Curaçao vs Ivory Coast?
Broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are held by Fox Sports (USA), TelevisaUnivision (Mexico), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), ARD/ZDF (Germany), and beIN Sports (Middle East). Check your local listings for the exact channel in your territory.
Has Curaçao ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?
Curaçao have reached the knockout rounds in some tournaments, with their best ever finish being Debut tournament.
Has Ivory Coast ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?
Ivory Coast have reached the knockout rounds in some tournaments, with their best ever finish being Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014).
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