Germany face Ivory Coast in a Group E fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday 20 June 2026. The four-time world champions meet the reigning Africa Cup of Nations holders at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s tournament and the first to feature 48 nations. The competition is split into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed sides advancing to a round of 32. It runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
When is Ivory Coast vs Germany?
The match kicks off on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 4pm Eastern Time in Toronto, which is 9pm in the United Kingdom. It provides a Saturday-evening showpiece on one of the key matchdays of the group stage.
Where is Ivory Coast vs Germany?
The game is played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario. Home to Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, the stadium has been expanded for the World Cup and provides a capacity of around 45,000 for the tournament. BMO Field is one of two Canadian venues hosting matches in 2026, alongside BC Place in Vancouver.
Key Contenders
Germany return under head coach Julian Nagelsmann, continuing the rebuild that began after disappointing group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022. Captain Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz headline a talented squad that reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on home soil.
Ivory Coast arrive as champions of Africa, having won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil under Emerse Fae. The Elephants field a strong squad including Sebastien Haller, Simon Adingra, Franck Kessie and Wilfried Singo, and will see this match as an opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition.
How to Watch
UK fans can watch on BBC or ITV, with streaming via BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Fox Sports covers the match in English in the US, with Telemundo and Peacock providing Spanish-language coverage. Canada’s rights sit with CTV, TSN and RDS, and FIFA+ offers selected global streams and highlights.
History and Records
Germany and Ivory Coast have met only in friendlies, most notably in the build-up to the 2006 World Cup. Germany’s four world titles came in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014. Ivory Coast have appeared at three previous World Cups, in 2006, 2010 and 2014, but have never progressed beyond the group stage.
Tickets and Attendance
All 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA.com and the official FIFA Ticketing platform, with phased sales windows for individual match, venue series and team series packages. An official FIFA resale platform operates for fans unable to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ivory Coast vs Germany kick off?
Saturday 20 June 2026, 4pm Eastern Time (9pm UK time).
Where is the match being held?
BMO Field, Toronto, Canada.
How can I watch Ivory Coast vs Germany?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, CTV/TSN in Canada, and FIFA+ internationally.
When did Germany last win the World Cup?
2014, when they beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in Brazil.