2026 World Cup: Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire, probable line-ups

25.06.26 FT World Cup

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After their frustrating defeat against Germany (1-2), Côte d'Ivoire will be looking to secure their ticket to the round of 16 against Curaçao this Thursday at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field. This clash is part of the third matchday in Group E of this 2026 World Cup.

For this fixture, Emerse Faé will have to make do without Singo, who is sidelined through injury. On the other side, Blue Wave head coach Dick Advocaat has a full squad at his disposal.

Here are the probable starting line-ups for both teams:

Curaçao: Room - Brenet, Gaari, Obispo, Floranus, Fonville - Chong, Comenencia, L. Bacuna (c), J. Bacuna - Locadia.

Côte d'Ivoire: Y. Fofana - Doué, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan - Sangaré, Kessié (c), Oulai - Diallo, Wahi, Touré.

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