​Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET from Philadelphia Stadium. Ivory Coast, ranked 33rd by FIFA, are appearing at their fourth World Cup, having never advanced past the group stage. Ecuador enter Group E ranked 24th by FIFA, appearing at their fifth World Cup, with their best finish a Round of 16 run in 2006. Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Odds Ivory Coast World Cup Schedule Ecuador World Cup Schedule Learn more about the Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. Read More

​Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet for the first time ever in their Group E opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Philadelphia Stadium on FS1. Ivory Coast enters the tournament in strong form, winning five of its last six matches, including a 2-1 win over France in a friendly last week. They secured a World Cup spot by finishing first in its qualification group ahead of Gabon, carrying the momentum from their 2024 AFCON title run back onto the global stage. Ecuador put together a strong qualifying campaign as well. They finished second behind Argentina and ahead of traditional powers like Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay. Despite being docked three points for using an ineligible player, the penalty ultimately had little impact on its final standing. La Tri enters the World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 and Guatemala 3-0 in two friendlies over the last few weeks. Let’s check out the odds for the Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Group E matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 1.5 Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score Read More

​The Netherlands and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium, Dallas, Texas. Netherlands, ranked eighth by FIFA, are appearing at their 12th World Cup, with their best finish a runner-up result achieved three times — in 1974, 1978, and 2010. Japan enter Group F ranked 18th by FIFA, appearing at their eighth World Cup, with their best finish a Round of 16 exit, a feat they have matched four times. Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Netherlands vs. Japan Netherlands vs. Japan Odds Netherlands World Cup Schedule Japan World Cup Schedule Learn more about Netherlands vs. Japan and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. Read More

​The Netherlands and Japan will open their Group F campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what is widely considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. The match will occur on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. This heavyweight opener marks just the second World Cup meeting between these sides, with the Netherlands claiming a 1-0 win in their previous clash in 2010. After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the Netherlands has reasserted itself as a legitimate contender, highlighted by a quarterfinal run in 2022 in Qatar before losing to Argentina (the eventual champion) in a heartbreaking penalty shootout. The Oranje secured its spot at the 2026 World Cup by winning UEFA Group G, securing direct qualification without the need for playoffs. The team went unbeaten, finishing with 20 points and capped off its campaign with a 4-0 win over Lithuania to seal first place. Meanwhile, Japan became the first team outside the host nations to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, finishing first in its group during Asian qualifying. Japan has qualified for eight straight FIFA World Cups (1998-2026), cementing its place as one of Asia’s most consistent national teams. While its best finish remains a Round of 16 appearance, the country's steady rise has positioned it as a dangerous side capable of finally breaking through to its first-ever quarterfinal and even more. The Samurai Blue enter the tournament winners of six straight international matches, including major wins over Brazil and England in that span. Let’s check out the odds for the Netherlands vs. Japan Group F matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Netherlands vs. Japan Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Netherlands vs. Japan Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Netherlands vs. Japan Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score Read More

​Germany and Curaçao will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opener on June 14, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. This Group E matchup marks a historic milestone as Curaçao makes its first-ever World Cup appearance. In doing so, it becomes the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. Curaçao qualified for the 2026 World Cup by topping Group C in the second round of CONCACAF qualifying and then finishing first again in Group B in the third round. Across both stages, they went unbeaten in 10 matches, recording seven wins and three draws. After losing 4-1 to Scotland in a friendly on May 30th, Curaçao responded in a big way and will come into the tournament off a 4-0 win against Aruba. Germany, meanwhile, enters the tournament as a traditional powerhouse, making its 19th consecutive World Cup appearance. After group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, the team is aiming for a deeper run with a refreshed roster that rolled through UEFA qualifying. Germany secured its spot by winning Group A, clinching first place with a dominant 6-0 victory over Slovakia to avoid the playoffs. Germany rolls into the World Cup on a nine-match winning streak in international matches, including its 2-1 win over the U.S. last week. This is the first-ever meeting between these two national teams in any competition. Let’s check out the odds for the Germany vs Curaçao match at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Germany vs. Curaçao Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 4.5 Germany vs. Curaçao Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Germany vs. Curaçao Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score Read More