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Ivory Coast and Ecuador commence their World Cup journey in Philadelphia
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The BBC commentators, pundits, and presenters for the Ivory Coast versus Ecuador World Cup matchup have now been revealed.
Ivory Coast are appearing at the World Cup for the first time since the 2014 tournament and aim to advance to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
However, Emerse Fae's squad will also be cautious of Ecuador, given they have lost all three of their previous tournament encounters against South American teams.
BBC's full roster of commentators, pundits, and presenters for Ivory Coast v Ecuador
This Group E contest starts at 12am UK time, with BBC One broadcasting the match live.
Experienced Match of the Day host Mark Chapman will take charge, joined by two former international stars in the studio: Benni McCarthy and Ellen White.
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McCarthy gained prominence as part of Porto's Champions League-winning squad under Jose Mourinho, followed by Premier League stints at Blackburn and West Ham.
After hanging up his boots, the ex-South Africa international served as a strikers' coach at Manchester United for two years before being appointed to the Kenya national team last year.
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White, meanwhile, became a well-known figure following a successful Women's Super League career with clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester City.
She secured consecutive league titles with the Gunners and a Women's FA Cup at City, while also playing a key role in England's European Championship triumph in 2022.
On commentary, Chris Coles will serve as the lead voice, joined by former Liverpool and England full-back Stephen Warnock as co-commentator.
Philadelphia Stadium is hosting its first of six World Cup matches, having previously served as a venue for FIFA's expanded Club World Cup, which took place last year.
A victory for either team would only place them in second spot in Group E, following Germany's 7-1 demolition of Curacao in their own opening match.
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