Summary
Scotland and Ivory Coast are playing a friendly soccer match in Liverpool, making it the first international game at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium. This match helps both teams prepare for their upcoming World Cup games as they wanted to face oppositions similar to those in their tournament groups.
Key Facts
- Scotland is playing a friendly against Ivory Coast in Liverpool at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- This game is part of both teams' preparations for the World Cup.
- Both teams are playing in a stadium outside their home countries.
- Scotland is preparing for a World Cup match against Morocco by playing Ivory Coast, which is from the same soccer region.
- Ivory Coast previously played against South Korea in England as part of their preparation.
- Everton's new stadium is hosting its first international match.
- The match is part of a "Road to 26" series leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Ivory Coast is returning to the World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years.
