Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast fans watch the 2026 World Cup from Abidjan (GMT, UTC+0). Their Group E matches kick off between 00:00 and 21:00 local time, mixing one midnight opener with two prime evening fixtures.

What the schedule means for fans in Abidjan

Ivory Coast observes GMT year-round, placing Abidjan 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time and 8 hours ahead of Central Time in June. The Philadelphia East Coast evening match converts to midnight in Abidjan, while the Toronto afternoon match and the subsequent Philadelphia fixture both land at 21:00.

Group E local kickoff times in Abidjan

• June 14: vs Ecuador at Philadelphia. 00:00 June 15 (Abidjan)
• June 20: vs Germany at Toronto. 21:00 (Abidjan)
• June 25: vs Curacao at Philadelphia. 21:00 (Abidjan)

One midnight opener, two evening anchors

The Ecuador opener requires fans to be awake at exactly midnight in Abidjan. The Germany and Curacao matches both arrive at 21:00, ideal evening viewing for one of West Africa’s most football-passionate nations.

Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024, its third continental title, with a squad packed with players from Europe’s top leagues. The country’s football culture runs from the coastal cities of Abidjan and San Pedro through the interior, with outdoor viewing spots and local bars treating major international matches as community gatherings.

The large Ivorian diaspora in France watches from CEST, 2 hours ahead of Abidjan. The Philadelphia midnight match becomes 02:00 Paris time. The two 21:00 Abidjan matches become 23:00 in Paris, late but manageable for the French diaspora community.

Check Ivory Coast time for live conversions throughout the tournament. For full match previews and analysis, see whensport.com.