Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica preview
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group F. Ivory Coast (FIFA #39) face Costa Rica (#48) on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. With both sides ranked within 9 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878) is the open-roof home of the New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS). It sits 36m above sea level in Boston (Foxborough). June/July temperatures in Boston average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Ivory Coast have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group). Costa Rica have appeared at 6 World Cups (last five: Group, QF, Group, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica — 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 | Ivory Coast | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #39 | #48 |
| Confederation | CAF | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 4 | 6 |
| Best WC finish | Group stage | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group | Group, QF, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Serge Aurier | Keylor Navas |
| Manager | Emerse Faé | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Players to watch | Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra | Keylor Navas, Brandon Aguilera, Manfred Ugalde |
Get live Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica data
// Fetch live data for Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-14',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica at the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica?
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica.
Who is favoured to win Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica?
Ivory Coast go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #39, with Costa Rica ranked #48. Ivory Coast's best World Cup finish is Group stage; Costa Rica's is Quarter-finals (2014). Live odds for Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica?
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 Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica in my timezone?
Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica kicks off at Sun, 14 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 Ivory Coast vs Costa Rica stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-14) 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.
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