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Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E against Germany, Curaçao and Ecuador. Head coach is Emerse Faé. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Ivory Coast below.

Group E FIFA #40 4 World Cup appearances CAF (Africa)

Quick facts: Ivory Coast

Group
E
FIFA ranking
#40
Head coach
Emerse Faé
Confederation
CAF
World Cup appearances
4
Best result
Group stage
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Group stadium
AT&T Stadium

Ivory Coast's chances at the 2026 World Cup

Africa Cup winners 2024 (on home soil, a fairy tale). Phenomenal growth under Faé. Pépé, Kessié and Haller provide quality and experience. Fourth World Cup appearance; reaching the knockouts for the first time is within reach in Group E.

Strengths

  • Africa Cup winners 2024
  • Stars in Europe
  • Mentality

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent in tournament build-up
  • Defensive organisation

Ivory Coast's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Ivory Coast in Group E.

Group E — Ivory Coast's opponents

Ivory Coast face three opponents in Group E. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

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Compare Ivory Coast with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Ivory Coast and the other teams in Group E, plus classic rivalries.

Ivory Coast at the World Cup — history

Africa Cup winners 2024 (home soil). Three previous World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014). Never past the group stage.

Ivory Coast's star players at the 2026 World Cup

The 1 biggest names in Ivory Coast's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.

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Frequently asked questions about Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast play at the 2026 World Cup in Group E, together with Germany, Curaçao and Ecuador.

Who is the head coach of Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?

Emerse Faé is the head coach of Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Ivory Coast's best ever World Cup result?

Ivory Coast's best World Cup result is: Group stage. Ivory Coast have 4 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Ivory Coast's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Africa Cup winners 2024 (on home soil, a fairy tale). Phenomenal growth under Faé.

Which confederation do Ivory Coast play in?

Ivory Coast are part of CAF (Africa). They sit at #40 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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