Ivory Coast has released its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. The Elephants, led by Émerse Faé, will return to the competition for the first time since 2014.

Which players made the cut?

Ivory Coast's 26-man squad includes players like Guéla Doué, Elye Wahi, and Nicolas Pépé. The latter returns after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Who are the notable absentees?

Players like Kader Meïté, Yann Gboho, and Wilfried Zaha are not on the list.

What is Ivory Coast's schedule?

Ivory Coast will start its 2026 World Cup campaign against Ecuador on June 15, then face Germany on June 20, and finally Curaçao on June 25.

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-20Germany2-1

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ivory Coast hopes to perform well after qualifying in October last year.

Recent form

Ivory Coast's recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 games (LWLLW).