Japan vs Ivory Coast
Japan vs Ivory Coast preview
Japan vs Ivory Coast pits Japan (FIFA #15) against Ivory Coast (#39) in Group F on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Japan go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Ivory Coast have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
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 — Japan have appeared at 8 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: R16, R16, R16, Group, R16). 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.
Japan 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 | Japan | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #15 | #39 |
| Confederation | AFC | CAF |
| WC appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | R16, R16, R16, Group, R16 | DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Wataru Endo | Serge Aurier |
| Manager | Hajime Moriyasu | Emerse Faé |
| Players to watch | Takefusa Kubo, Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma | Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra |
Get live Japan vs Ivory Coast data
// Fetch live data for Japan vs Ivory Coast
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Japan vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan vs Ivory Coast is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Japan vs Ivory Coast?
Japan vs Ivory Coast is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Japan vs Ivory Coast?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Japan vs Ivory Coast.
Who is favoured to win Japan vs Ivory Coast?
Japan go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #15, with Ivory Coast ranked #39. Japan's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022); Ivory Coast's is Group stage. Live odds for Japan vs Ivory Coast are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Japan 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 Japan vs Ivory Coast in my timezone?
Japan vs Ivory Coast kicks off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Japan vs Ivory Coast stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) 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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