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Ecuador and Ivory Coast share Group E at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Ecuador are the favourite — a 17-place gap.
| Ecuador 🇪🇨 | Metric | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | FIFA Ranking | #40 |
| Group E | Group | Group E |
| CONMEBOL | Confederation | CAF |
| Sebastián Beccacece | Head coach | Emerse Faé |
| 5 | WC appearances | 4 |
| Round of 16 (2006) | Best WC | Group stage |
Finished second in CONMEBOL qualifying above Brazil and Uruguay — a statement. With Caicedo (Chelsea), Pacho (PSG), Sarmiento and Estupiñán, a strong young squad. In Group E, advancing is very realistic; Round of 16 is achievable.
Africa Cup winners 2024 (on home soil, a fairy tale). Phenomenal growth under Faé. Pépé, Kessié and Haller provide quality and experience. Fourth World Cup appearance; reaching the knockouts for the first time is within reach in Group E.
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Start predicting →Yes — Ecuador and Ivory Coast meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group E).
On the FIFA world ranking, Ecuador (#23) are favoured over Ivory Coast (#40). The gap is 17 ranking places.
Ecuador: Round of 16 (2006) (5 World Cup appearances). Ivory Coast: Group stage (4 World Cup appearances).
Ecuador are coached by Sebastián Beccacece. Ivory Coast are coached by Emerse Faé.
Ecuador play in Group E. Ivory Coast play in Group E.
Last updated: 2026-06-07