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Confederation: CAF • 2026 Group: Group E
The Ivory Coast national football team represents Ivory Coast in men's international football and competes under CAF. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group E.
Ivory Coast has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 4 times. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage. On this page, Ivory Coast is listed at 37th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 12th.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group E (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: Group stage; confederation: CAF |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 37th |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 12th |
Under head coach Emerse Faé, Ivory Coast sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Ivory Coast usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Emerse Faé
Ivory Coast is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Yahia Fofana |
| Defenders | Ousmane Diomande, Ghislain Konan, Armel Zohouri, Odilon Kossounou |
| Midfielders | Jean Michaël Seri, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié |
| Attackers | Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Wilfried Zaha, Jean-Philippe Krasso |
Ivory Coast's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Puma. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Ivory Coast competes under CAF and is currently mapped to Group E for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 37th and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: Group stage; confederation: CAF.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Ivory Coast has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group E on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Ecuador, Germany, and Curacao.
Emerse Faé is listed as the head coach of Ivory Coast for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Ivory Coast is shown at 37th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 12th.
