Ivory Coast
Les Éléphants · CAF
Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026
Ivory Coast enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group E alongside Croatia, Austria, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya. Managed by Emerse Faé, Ivory Coast is currently ranked #21 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Ivory Coast squad managed by Emerse Faé.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Ivory Coast Fixtures — Group E
All Ivory Coast group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group E Standings
See full Group E standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ivory Coast World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 3
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Group stage
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 12
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 4 / 3 / 5
- Win rate: 33.3%
- Goals: 15 scored, 13 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Côte d'Ivoire Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Côte d'Ivoire with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Côte d'Ivoire Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Côte d'Ivoire's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Côte d'Ivoire Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Côte d'Ivoire's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 3-5-2
Compact defensive shape with quick breaks
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
Côte d'Ivoire enters as major underdogs at #36 in FIFA rankings. Their primary goal will be to compete well, gain experience, and potentially snatch a surprise result. Making it out of the group stage would be a historic achievement for the nation.