World Cup 2026: Curacao vs Ivory Coast lineups - Atalanta’s Kossounou and Inter talent Bonny start for Ivorians

Curacao vs Ivory Coast kicks off this evening, with both sides’ future in the FIFA World Cup still very much hanging in the balance.

Ivory Coast’s three points put them in a commanding position in second, with two points gap between themselves and Curacao and Ecuador.

Curacao, meanwhile, battled hard for a draw against Ecuador, meaning a shock victory over their opposition today would probably be enough for them to move second - barring any surprises from Ecuador against Germany.

There are no Serie A players in the Curacao lineup, but Atalanta’s Odilon Kossounou and Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny both start for the Ivory Coast.

Former Atalanta winger Amad Diallo also starts for the African side, as Roma’s Evan Ndicka continues to sit out through fitness related concerns.

Curacao: Room; Gaari, Obispo, Brenet, Fonville, Floranus; Comencia, Bacuna; Bacuna, Chong, Locadia

Ivory Coast: Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Diomande, Operi; Kessie, Sangare; Diomande, Pepe, Diallo; Bonny