Curacao v Ivory Coast: 2026 World Cup Prediction

If you can pick up a point against Ecuador, then there’s definitely a chance against Ivory Coast as well. This seems to be exactly what Dick Advocaat must have in mind. After the 0-0 draw against the South Americans, Curaçao actually still has every chance of advancing to the 2026 World Cup. However, they’ll face Ivory Coast, an African powerhouse that was well on its way to a strong result against Germany. Unfortunately for The Blue Wave, Ivory Coast also needs a strong result. We’ll tell you more about both teams and give you our Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast prediction.

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Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast Preview

Both Curaçao and Ivory Coast need a good result to advance from Group E—assuming, of course, that Germany gets a good result against Ecuador. Here’s a brief update on the latest developments for both teams.

Current Form & Team News

Curaçao

It would be quite a sensation if Curaçao, making its World Cup debut, were to advance to the next round of the 2026 World Cup. A classic case of “miracles do happen.” The match against Germany was one to quickly forget, while the 0-0 draw against Ecuador is one for the history books.

Eloy Room played the game of his life, saw his Instagram followers grow to one million, and is dreaming aloud of reaching the next round. Does Dick Advocaat have old-fashioned luck on his side? Or should we just be realistic and conclude that Ivory Coast is simply too strong for them?

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast got off to a great start in the 2026 World Cup. After a very late 1-0 victory over Ecuador, they held the lead against Germany for a long time. That is, until Deniz Undav, VfB Stuttgart’s super sub, entered the game. He ultimately scored the winning goal in stoppage time, propelling Germany into the next round. Still, there’s no denying that Les Elephants played a fantastic game and perhaps even deserved more. Can they withstand the pressure in a match they’re expected to win on paper?

Head-to-Head

Fans of the history books will be disappointed, as a Curaçao–Ivory Coast match has never been played. At least, not in soccer. As a result, there’s nothing to say regarding the head-to-head record between the two countries.

Expected Lineups

Curaçao (5-4-1):

Room, Fonville, Floranus, Obispo, Gaari, Brenet, J. Bacuna, L. Bacuna, Chong, Comenencia, Locadia

Ivory Coast (3-5-2):

Fofana, Konan, Agbadou, Singo, Doue, Touré, Kessie, Sangare, Diomande, Guessand, Amad

Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast Betting Tips

Betting Tip 1: Saves by the Ivory Coast Goalkeeper - Over 1.5

Against Ecuador, we saw that Curaçao is indeed capable of mounting an attack. It’s no surprise that the Ecuadorian goalkeeper was even under pressure at one point. In total, the Caribbean team fired three shots on goal, forcing Galindez to make three saves. We expect Ivory Coast’s goalkeeper, Fofana, to make at least two saves. This will earn you odds of 2.08 at Oranje Palace.

Betting Tip 2: Franck Kessié scores or provides an assist

Against Germany, Franck Kessié was by far the most dangerous Ivorian player. He scored the only goal for his country and came close to scoring several more times. We expect Ivory Coast to be very dominant and believe they will create a string of chances, just like Germany and Ecuador did. For that reason, we think Franck Kessié will score or provide an assist. This gives you odds of 1.94 at Oranje Palace.

Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast Prediction

** Final Score: Curaçao - Ivory Coast 0-2**
We think Curaçao will put up a better defensive performance than they did against Germany. Still, Eloy Room is in good form, and we believe two goals will be enough for Ivory Coast—especially since Curaçao doesn’t exactly score easily.