Ivory Coast vs. Curacao prediction, odds, spread, line, start time: 2026 World Cup picks - CBS Sports

Ivory Coast and Curaçao meet in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match on Thursday, with stakes tied to qualification for the Round of 32. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. Ivory Coast opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador before losing 2-1 to Germany, while Curaçao started with a 7-1 defeat to Germany and then earned a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Curaçao is appearing in the World Cup for the first time, and Ivory Coast is making its fourth appearance, first since 2014. Betting markets listed Ivory Coast at -600 on the 90-minute money line, with Curaçao at +1500 and a draw at +650. The over/under for total goals is 3.5, with SportsLine analyst Martin Green leaning toward Over 3.5 (+129).