📖 About Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group E, facing Ecuador, Germany and Curaçao in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Ivory Coast have played 3 matches, recording 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss for 6 points with a goal difference of +2 (4 scored, 2 conceded). That places them 3rd in their group.
Explore the full Ivory Coast squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Ivory Coast — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Ivory Coast has qualified for three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014). Their best performance was reaching the group stage each time, notably defeating Serbia and Montenegro 3-2 in 2006 and Japan 2-1 in 2014. They have never advanced past the group stage.
Honours & Achievements
Ivory Coast has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1992 and 2015. They also claimed the African Nations Championship in 2023. Their golden era came in the 2000s and 2010s, producing a generation of world-class players.
Playing Style & Identity
Ivory Coast is known for a physically robust and technically skilled playing style, often combining pace and power. The team traditionally relies on strong individual talents, particularly in attack, and has a reputation for resilience and flair.
Legends & Star Players
Didier Drogba is the nation's most iconic player, a powerful striker and captain who led the team to two World Cups. Other legends include Yaya Touré, a dominant midfielder, and his brother Kolo Touré, a stalwart defender. Laurent Pokou was a prolific striker from the 1970s.
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