List of players for the Ivory Coast national team for the 2026 World Cup.

For the first time since 2014, the Ivory Coast national team is officially returning to the FIFA World Cup. The Elephants, the team's familiar nickname, are currently ranked 34th in the FIFA world rankings.

In the African Cup of Nations (CAF) qualifiers, Ivory Coast topped Group F with an impressive unbeaten record – 8 wins, 2 draws, and a goal difference of +25. This was the best goal difference in the entire African qualifying campaign, demonstrating the superior strength of The Elephants.

After being eliminated in the group stage of three consecutive World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014), the three-time African champions are determined to make history: for the first time ever, reaching the knockout stage of a World Cup. At the 2026 World Cup, they are in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao.

The Ivory Coast national team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has the following basic information: captain is Franck Kessié, head coach is Emerse Faé. This is Ivory Coast's fourth World Cup appearance in history, including this 2026 tournament. Their best performance in previous World Cups was reaching the group stage (in 2006, 2010, and 2014).

List of the Ivory Coast national team for the FIFA World Cup 2026

The Ivory Coast national team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 boasts a roster featuring many stars currently playing in top European leagues, including Manchester United, AS Roma, Inter Milan, and many other prestigious clubs.

Goalkeeper:Yahia Fofana (Çaykur Rizespor), Mohamed Koné (Royal Charleroi SC), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos FC).

Defender:Emmanuel Agbadou (Beşiktaş JK), Clément Akpa (AJ Auxerre), Ousmane Diomandé (Sporting CP), Guéla Doué (RC Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray SK).

Midfielder:Seko Fofana (FC Porto), Parfait Guiagon (Sporting Charleroi), Christ Inao Oulaï (Trabzonspor Kulübü), Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli), Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest FC), Jean-Mickaël Seri (NK Maribor).

Forward:Simon Adingra (AS Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakité (Cercle Brugge KSV), Yan Diomandé (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace), Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal CF), Bazoumana Touré (TSG Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (OGC Nice).

Ivory Coast's group stage schedule at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Ivory Coast's group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup will be played in both co-hosting countries, the United States and Canada. Match times will be set to Eastern Time (EDT).