🇨🇮Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast compete in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opening against Ecuador on 14 June at Lincoln Financial Field.

Group ECAF4 WC appearancesBest: Group stageCoach: Emerse Faé

World Cup history

This is Ivory Coast's 4th appearance at the FIFA World Cups since 2006, with a best finish of group stage.

Road to 2026

In CAF qualifying, Ivory Coast finished 1st in 2026 FIFA World Cup¤ CAF Qualifying - Group F with 26 points from 10 games (8W 2D 0L), scoring 25 and conceding 0.

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Group fixtures

  • vs Ecuador14 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field
  • vs Germany20 Jun · BMO Field
  • vs Curacao25 Jun · Lincoln Financial Field

Group E

Frequently asked

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

Ivory Coast are in Group E, alongside Curacao, Ecuador and Germany.

When is Ivory Coast's first match at the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast open their campaign against Ecuador on 14 June at Lincoln Financial Field.

How did Ivory Coast qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

In CAF qualifying, Ivory Coast finished 1st in 2026 FIFA World Cup¤ CAF Qualifying - Group F with 26 points from 10 games (8W 2D 0L), scoring 25 and conceding 0.

What is Ivory Coast's best World Cup result?

Ivory Coast's best finish at a FIFA World Cup is group stage.

Squad

26-player provisional squad