Ivory Coast reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, but lost to Norway 2-1 in the round of 32 on June 30, 2026. The team finished its last series of matches with a record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with two consecutive losses. Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, which hosted the Ivory Coast team during the World Cup, is in talks with two new football clubs to host them in 2026. The hotel has already hosted the Paraguay team during the World Cup, and has also hosted a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Hotel du Pont has set up a program to host football teams, offering them customized experiences and dedicated meeting spaces. The Ivory Coast team was hosted by Hotel du Pont as the team's base for the World Cup, and the hotel worked with the team's representatives to understand their needs and preferences. The hotel also offered the Ivory Coast team access to their local TV channels in their rooms and in dedicated meeting spaces.