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
Germany 
Ivory Coast Germany Outclass Ivory Coast in 2-1 Victory
Tactical discipline and clinical finishes defined this Matchday 1 encounter. Here is how Germany and Ivory Coast fought out their clash.
Ecuador Ivory Coast Crucial Away Win for Ivory Coast over Ecuador 0-1
Tactical discipline and clinical finishes defined this Matchday 2 encounter. Here is how Ecuador and Ivory Coast fought out their clash.
Curaçao Ivory Coast Crucial Away Win for Ivory Coast over Curaçao 0-2
A thrilling match in San Francisco concludes with Curaçao and Ivory Coast leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
Norway Ivory Coast Triumph for Norway in Tense 2-1 Knockout Battle
The final whistle blew at BC Place with a 2-1 scoreline. Norway and Ivory Coast played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 32 fixture.