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Strengths
Recent Côte d'Ivoire squad/profile context; no FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announced.
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
Fixtures set / Group E / Key player pending
Group outlook
Group E
Ivory Coast have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Current record
3 pts
3 fixtures in current tournament data
2026 World Cup Status
Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Results so far
2 playedUpcoming fixtures
1 scheduledPhase
Fixtures set
3 fixtures in current tournament data
Quick Facts
Guide essentials
Group E
Group
Emerse Faé
Head coach
Player watch pending
Core player
Jun 22, 2026
Data checked
CAF
Confederation
34
FIFA ranking
3
World Cup appearances
Group stage
Best World Cup
Brazil 2014
Last World Cup
Tournament storylines
What matters now
Why Ivory Coast are worth watching in 2026
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Concerns
Final squad, injuries, and role clarity should be checked again when official squad data is published.
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Fan storyline
Ivory Coast qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the CAF qualifying campaign and will make their fourth appearance at the tournament. Their previous World Cup appearances came in 2006, 2010 and 2014, with their most recent participation taking place in Brazil 2014, where they were eliminated in the group stage. The 2026 tournament marks Ivory Coast’s return to the World Cup after a long absence, and they arrive as one of Africa’s more experienced international teams. Their squad and tournament path are now fully part of the 2026 finals picture, making this a new chapter for Ivory Coast on the global stage.
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Historical pedigree
Ivory Coast enter 2026 with 3 previous World Cup appearances.
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Current generation
The current-generation player hook is pending verified player data.
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Tactical identity
Tactical identity notes are based on verified team context and avoid unsupported claims.
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Tournament advantage
Ivory Coast's group path runs through Curaçao, Ecuador, Germany.
Squad & Key Players
World Cup Squad watch
Squad pending
Final 2026 World Cup squad data is not treated as official until the source record confirms it.
Squad pending: final World Cup squad data will appear here once verified player data is available.
Tactical Identity
How to read this team
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
Tactics
Pending
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
World Cup History
Team History: Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup record
The Ivory Coast is returning to the World Cup for the fourth time in its history and hopes to continue the legacy of being one of Africa’s most prominent teams. Their last appearance was at the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. This sets the bar very clearly at what they need to accomplish for 2026. The Elephants are arriving with one of the most successful qualifications in recent history and have the opportunity to go past their previous World Cup boundaries. With a global rank of 34, they will aim to convert their continent's consistency into a more formidable performance on the largest stage.
Appearances3
First appearanceNot available in current data
Last appearanceBrazil 2014
Best finishGroup stage
TitlesNo title data in current record
Tournament-by-Tournament Results
Historical results table
Tournament-by-tournament results are not available in the current verified data set.
Memorable World Cup Moments
Moments to know
Memorable World Cup moments are pending verified editorial history notes.
Group Rivals
Same-group opponents
FAQ
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group are Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast are in Group E. Ivory Coast have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Has Ivory Coast announced their 2026 World Cup squad?
Squad pending
Who is Ivory Coast's key player to watch?
The key-player field is pending verified editorial data.
What is Ivory Coast's World Cup history?
The Ivory Coast is returning to the World Cup for the fourth time in its history and hopes to continue the legacy of being one of Africa’s most prominent teams. Their last appearance was at the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. This sets the bar very clearly at what they need to accomplish for 2026. The Elephants are arriving with one of the most successful qualifications in recent history and have the opportunity to go past their previous World Cup boundaries. With a global rank of 34, they will aim to convert their continent's consistency into a more formidable performance on the largest stage.
Sources / Last Updated
Data provenance
Team recordEditorial team guide record
Fixtures and standingsWorld Cup fixture and standing data
Squad dataPlayer records linked to this team
Last updatedJun 22, 2026