The reigning AFCON champions get a dream World Cup schedule: two prime-time 20:00 GMT kickoffs and one late 23:00 match. RTI broadcasts every Elephants match free across Côte d’Ivoire. Canal+ Afrique carries all 104 games for full tournament coverage.
Where to Watch: Free and Paid
- RTI (Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne) — Free state broadcaster. All Côte d’Ivoire matches live
- Canal+ Afrique — Paid. All 104 World Cup matches
When to Watch: Kickoff Times in Côte d’Ivoire
| US Kickoff (ET) | Local Time (GMT) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | Afternoon — workday |
| 2:00 PM ET | 18:00 GMT | Early evening — good |
| 5:00 PM ET | 21:00 GMT | Prime time — perfect |
| 8:00 PM ET | 00:00 GMT (+1 day) | Midnight — late |
Elephants Group E Schedule (GMT):
| Match | Date / Local Time | City |
|---|---|---|
| Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | June 14, 23:00 GMT | Philadelphia |
| Côte d’Ivoire vs Germany | June 20, 20:00 GMT | Toronto |
| Côte d’Ivoire vs Curaçao | June 25, 20:00 GMT | Philadelphia |
Must-Watch Matches
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Germany — June 20, 20:00 GMT, Toronto. The marquee group match. AFCON champions vs four-time World Cup winners — a true test of Ivorian ambitions
- Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium (New York). 19:00 GMT
- Semifinals — July 14-15
- Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador — June 14, 23:00 GMT, Philadelphia. Opening group match sets the tone for the continental champions
FAQ
Can I watch Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup matches free? Yes. RTI (Radiodiffusion Television Ivoirienne) broadcasts all Elephants matches free-to-air across Côte d’Ivoire.
What time do Côte d’Ivoire’s matches kick off locally? Two matches at 20:00 GMT (prime time) and one at 23:00 GMT — all evening kickoffs, an excellent schedule.
Is Côte d’Ivoire the reigning AFCON champion? Yes. Côte d’Ivoire won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, entering the World Cup as continental champions.