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Ivory Coast at FIFA World Cup 2026
Ivory Coast qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group E opponents
Ivory Coast plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Ivory Coast fixtures
Ivory Coast in the tournament
Ivory Coast arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #41 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 70/100. CAF (Africa) sends 9 teams, up from 5 in the previous edition. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022.
The 48-team format puts Ivory Coast in Group E with Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #39, with Ivory Coast in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Ivory Coast squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 19, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Emerse Fae
Reigning African champions Ivory Coast return to the World Cup after missing 2022. Amad Diallo (Manchester United) is the breakout star; Franck Kessié anchors the midfield. Drawn in Group E with Germany, Curacao, and Ecuador.
Goalkeepers3
- Yahia Fofana(Çaykur Rizespor)
- Mohamed Koné(Charleroi)
- Alban Lafont(Panathinaikos)
Defenders8
- Emmanuel Agbadou(Beşiktaş)
- Clément Akpa(AJ Auxerre)
- Ousmane Diomande(Sporting)
- Guela Doué(Strasbourg)
- Ghislain Konan(Gil Vicente)
- Odilon Kossounou(Atalanta)
- Evan Ndicka(Roma)
- Wilfried Singo(Galatasaray)
Midfielders6
- Seko Fofana(Porto)
- Parfait Guiagon(Charleroi)
- Christ Inao Oulaï(Trabzonspor)
- Franck Kessié(Al-Ahli)
- Ibrahim Sangaré(Nottingham Forest)
- Jean-Michaël Seri(Maribor)
Forwards9
- Simon Adingra(Monaco)
- Ange-Yoan Bonny(Inter Milan)
- Amad Diallo(Manchester United)
- Oumar Diakité(Cercle Brugge)
- Yan Diomande(RB Leipzig)
- Evann Guessand(Crystal Palace)
- Nicolas Pépé(Villarreal)
- Bazoumana Touré(Hoffenheim)
- Elye Wahi(Nice)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Ivory Coast
When does Ivory Coast play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against ECU. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Ivory Coast in at the World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast is in Group E alongside Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking?
Ivory Coast entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #41 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Ivory Coast win the World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast's pre-tournament strength rating is 70/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.