Germany vs Ivory Coast Kick-off time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more for FIFA World Cup 2026
Germany and the Ivory Coast are set to face each other after 17 years.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway with the second round of its group stage fixtures, producing some of the most memorable results in recent years. While big nations clash and fall short of expectations, certain underdog teams have made their mark in the tournament.
In one of the highly anticipated group stage clashes, Germany are set to take on the Ivory Coast in the opening Group E fixture at Toronto Stadium in Ontario, Canada.
Germany are entering the match in massive form, aiming to build upon a dominant 7-1 victory against Curaçao in their opening group fixture, which became the joint second biggest victory for the European side. The team will have huge expectations to secure their fifth title to become the record World Cup champions alongside Brazil.
The meeting will be historic, as both sides are set to face each other in a competitive match for the first time, ending a 17-year wait since their only previous encounter. They faced off in a 2009 friendly that finished in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with a late Lukas Podolski equaliser in the 90th minute for Germany.
Germany are placed in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, considered a highly competitive route for the European giants. They currently sit at the top of the standings on goal difference, competing alongside Ecuador and Curaçao for a top-two spot that would qualify them automatically for the knockout stages.
The Ivory Coast, who are marking their historic return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence, will aim to make a huge impact to progress from the group stages for the first time. The side had an excellent start to the campaign, achieving a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Ecuador, which will motivate them to secure a similar result against the tournament heavyweights.
Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Fixtures, Schedule, Results, Match Timings & Where to Watch
FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany vs Ivory Coast: Kick-off time
- USA / Canada (CDT / Local Time): 3:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- USA / Canada (EDT): 4:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- India (IST): 1:30 AM (Sunday, June 21)
- Mexico (CST): 2:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- Argentina (ART): 5:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- UK (BST): 9:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- Algeria / DR Congo (WAT): 9:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- Egypt (EEST): 11:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- Kenya (EAT): 11:00 PM (Saturday, June 20)
- Australia (AEST): 6:00 AM (Sunday, June 21)
When and where is Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The venue is Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. The match will take place on Saturday, June 20. Kick-off time: 9 p.m. BST [1:30 a.m. IST, Sunday, June 21 / 4 p.m. local EDT]
Which players are ruled out of the Germany vs. the Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
Elye Wahi will not play against Germany because Canadian authorities denied the Ivorian striker entry into the country amid ongoing investigation in a spot fixing case. Evan Ndicka remains a doubt due to the hamstring injury that ruled him out of the opener against Ecuador.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.