The story
The Ivory Coast national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Les Éléphants, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 33 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
African champions riding a wave of one of football's great comeback stories.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Ivory Coast will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group E and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group E. The connection between Simon Adingra and Franck Kessié is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Simon Adingra - the clinical winger who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Ivory Coast are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Germania 
Costa d'Avorio Germania 2-1 Costa d'Avorio
Germania 2-1 Costa d'Avorio. Girone E. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. dom 14 giu.
Ecuador Costa d'Avorio Ecuador 0-1 Costa d'Avorio
Ecuador 0-1 Costa d'Avorio. Girone E. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. sab 20 giu.
Curaçao Costa d'Avorio Curaçao 0-2 Costa d'Avorio
Curaçao 0-2 Costa d'Avorio. Girone E. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. mer 24 giu.
Norvegia Costa d'Avorio Norvegia 2-1 Costa d'Avorio
Norvegia 2-1 Costa d'Avorio. Trentaduesimi. BC Place, Vancouver. mar 30 giu.