France vs Ivory Coast
France vs Ivory Coast preview
France vs Ivory Coast pits France (FIFA #2) against Ivory Coast (#39) in Group F on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at NRG Stadium. France go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Ivory Coast have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — France have appeared at 17 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Runner-up, Champions, R16, QF, Group). Ivory Coast have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
France vs Ivory Coast — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | France | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #2 | #39 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 17 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1998, 2018) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | Runner-up, Champions, R16, QF, Group | DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé | Serge Aurier |
| Manager | Didier Deschamps | Emerse Faé |
| Players to watch | Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Aurélien Tchouaméni | Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra |
Get live France vs Ivory Coast data
// Fetch live data for France vs Ivory Coast
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-20',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 20
Other matches at NRG Stadium
Frequently Asked Questions
When is France vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?
France vs Ivory Coast is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is France vs Ivory Coast?
France vs Ivory Coast is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts France vs Ivory Coast?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts France vs Ivory Coast.
Who is favoured to win France vs Ivory Coast?
France go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #2, with Ivory Coast ranked #39. France's best World Cup finish is Champions (1998, 2018); Ivory Coast's is Group stage. Live odds for France vs Ivory Coast are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch France vs Ivory Coast?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for France vs Ivory Coast in my timezone?
France vs Ivory Coast kicks off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live France vs Ivory Coast stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-20) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
Track France vs Ivory Coast live via API
Real-time scores, lineups, events, xG, and odds. 7-day free trial.