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Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will host Côte d’Ivoire v Scotland this March: here’s how to get tickets
The World Cup warm-up match is the latest in Pitch International’s ‘Road to 26’ international football series
Pitch International has announced the latest fixture in its ‘Road to 26’ football series, with Scotland set to face Côte d’Ivoire in a World Cup warm-up in Liverpool on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. Kick-off will be at 7:30pm.
This will be the first international football fixture hosted by the 52,769 capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium, home to Everton FC, as well as the first ever meeting of the two sides, both qualifiers for this Summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Returning to the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, three-time AFCON title winners Côte d’Ivoire were unbeaten in qualifying, whilst Scotland’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark puts them in the finals for the first time in 28 years.
For both teams, the Côte d’Ivoire v Scotland fixture will be an important part of their World Cup preparations. Fans can expect to see Premier League players such as Everton’s Nathan Patterson, Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, Aston Villa’s John McGinn and Evann Guessand, and Manchester United’s Amad Diallo in action.
Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke said: “We’re pleased to confirm Côte d’Ivoire as our second opponents for the March international window, following on from Japan’s visit to Glasgow.
“We wanted to face African opposition before we play Morocco in the summer, and I’m sure Côte d’Ivoire will give us a really stern test.
“It will also be good to play at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The supporters will enjoy the opportunity to visit the new stadium.”
Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach Emerse Faé said: “Coming to Liverpool to face Scotland will be an excellent test for us against European opposition ahead of the FIFA World Cup. It is a great opportunity to measure our level against players from top clubs, many of whom we know well from the Premier League. We are very happy to play this friendly in such a fantastic atmosphere, in a wonderful stadium, in front of passionate Scottish fans. We are really excited to be there.”
Angus Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer at Everton Football Club, said: “Hosting our first senior men’s international fixture is an important milestone for Hill Dickinson Stadium and underlines its credentials as a world-class venue for major sporting occasions.
“To stage the first-ever meeting between Scotland and Ivory Coast is a fitting moment, and we look forward to welcoming two World Cup-qualified nations and their supporters to Liverpool’s waterfront for what promises to be a special night of international football.”
How to get tickets for Côte d’Ivoire v Scotland
Tickets for Côte d’Ivoire v Scotland will go on general sale on Thursday 5 February, with presales beginning from Tuesday 3 February. Find your tickets for Côte d’Ivoire v Scotland here.
