THE FACTS
When is Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia taking place? Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia will take place on Thursday 22nd July, 2021 at 09:30 (UK)
Where is Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia taking place? Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia will take place at International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama
Where can I get tickets for Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia? Ticket information for Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia can be found here
What TV channel is Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia on in the UK? Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream the match live via Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
In a group that contains Brazil and Germany, both Ivory Coast and Saudi Arabia know this is a must-win game for them if they are to have any chance of progressing out of the group. While Saudi Arabia’s squad is made up wholly of local-based played, Ivory Coast’s players are scattered around Europe and they possess plenty of quality. Manchester United duo Eric Bailly and Amad Diallo are joined by Milan’s Franck Kessie and they will all be key men for The Elephants. They will need to hit the ground running here against the Saudis who will be tough to break down but they have to be favoured to edge what could be a low-scoring game.