Côte d'Ivoire
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Emerse Faé
Head Coach
4-3-3
Formation
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Titles
4
Appearances
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire return to the World Cup for the fourth time as one of the most consistent African sides of the past two decades. The Elephants, twice African champions, have a strong spine of European-based players and a new generation emerging behind the established stars.
Road to World Cup 2026
Côte d'Ivoire advanced through the CAF qualification as one of the top finishers in their group, building on the post-2023 momentum of the Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Sébastien Haller
- Frank Kessié
- Simon Deli
- Max Gradel
Strengths
Physical midfield, strong defensive spine, and Sébastien Haller's goalscoring form. Tournament experience across the squad is a clear asset.
Weaknesses
Squad depth in wide positions. The team can be vulnerable to high-pressing European sides.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the round of 32 is the explicit target. A knockout-round appearance would be celebrated.
Historical World Cup Performance
Four prior appearances, all ending in the group stage. The 2006 tournament in Germany included a famous 1-1 draw with Argentina in the opener.
Best result: Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022)
Last World Cup: Group stage (2022)
Match Schedule
Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador
Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire
Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire