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Ivory Coast — World Cup 2026
Group E · Model Elo 1839 · Founded 1960 · Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
Ivory Coast are in Group E. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1839, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group E. The national side was founded in 1960. They play home matches at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Le Plateau, Abidjan nord, Abidjan, which seats 50,000.
- Founded: 1960
- Home stadium: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara (capacity 50,000)
- Based in: Le Plateau, Abidjan nord, Abidjan
- Official site: www.fif-ci.com/CI
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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30. Mohamed Koné · Goalkeeper · age 24 · Charleroi -
40. Alban Lafont · Goalkeeper · age 27 · Panathinaikos -
75. Yahia Fofana · Goalkeeper · age 25 · Rizespor
Defenders
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3. Ghislain Konan · Left-Back · age 30 · Gil Vicente -
3. Odilon Kossounou · Centre-Back · age 25 · Atalanta -
5. Evan Ndicka · Centre-Back · age 26 · Roma -
12. Emmanuel Agbadou · Centre-Back · age 29 · Beşiktaş -
21. Christopher Opéri · Left-Back · age 29 · İstanbul Başakşehir -
22. Guéla Doué · Right-Back · age 23 · Strasbourg -
26. Ousmane Diomande · Centre-Back · age 22 · Sporting CP -
90. Wilfried Singo · Centre-Back · age 25 · Galatasaray
Midfielders
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6. Ibrahim Sangaré · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Nottingham Forest -
14. Jean Michaël Seri · Defensive Midfield · age 35 · Maribor -
42. Seko Fofana · Central Midfield · age 31 · FC Porto -
42. Christ Inao Oulaï · Central Midfield · age 20 · Trabzonspor -
79. Franck Kessié · Central Midfield · age 29 · Al-Ahli
Forwards
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10. Oumar Diakité · Centre-Forward · age 22 · Cercle Brugge -
10. Parfait Guiagon · Left Wing · age 25 · Charleroi -
11. Elye Wahi · Centre-Forward · age 23 · Nice -
14. Ange-Yoan Bonny · Centre-Forward · age 22 · Inter Milan -
16. Amad Diallo · Right Winger · age 24 · Manchester United -
19. Nicolas Pépé · Right Winger · age 31 · Villarreal -
24. Simon Adingra · Left Wing · age 24 · Monaco -
29. Evann Guessand · Forward · age 25 · Crystal Palace -
29. Bazoumana Touré · Left Wing · age 20 · Hoffenheim -
49. Yan Diomande · Left Wing · age 19 · RB Leipzig
Staff
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Emerse Faé · Manager · age 42 · Ivory Coast
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Ivory Coast have played 640 internationals since 1960, winning 327 for a 51.1% win rate (327W 162D 151L, 1,047 goals for / 638 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 5W 1D 7L from 13 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Norway 1–2 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Curaçao 2–0 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Germany 1–2 · 2026-06-20 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Ecuador 1–0 · 2026-06-14 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs France 2–1 · 2026-06-04
- W vs Scotland 1–0 · 2026-03-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Ivory Coast's Top World Cup Scorers
- Didier Drogba — 2 World Cup goals
- Aruna Dindane — 2 World Cup goals
- Wilfried Bony — 2 World Cup goals
- Gervinho — 2 World Cup goals
- Amad Diallo — 2 World Cup goals
- Nicolas Pépé — 2 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group E Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast are in Group E.
What are Ivory Coast's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Ivory Coast a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1839.
When was the Ivory Coast national football team founded?
1960.
Where do Ivory Coast play their home matches?
At the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Le Plateau, Abidjan nord, Abidjan (capacity 50,000).
What is Ivory Coast's all-time record?
Ivory Coast have played 640 internationals, winning 327 (51.1%). At the World Cup they have 5 wins, 1 draws and 7 defeats from 13 matches.