Ivory Coast — FIFA World Cup 2026
Will Ivory Coast Qualify from Group E?
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Key Players for Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026
Borussia Dortmund
Powerhouse striker back from cancer; clinical in the air and on the ground
Al-Ahli
Physical powerhouse in central midfield; drives and connects play
Trabzonspor
Explosive winger with pace and trickery who can unlock any defence
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Squad
26-player squad · provisional, via SportMonks · finalized closer to kickoff
Goalkeepers(3)
–Alban Lafont
–Mohamed Koné
–Yahia FofanaDefenders(8)
13Christopher Operi
–Emmanuel Agbadou
–Evan Ndicka
–Ghislain Konan
–Guela Doué
–Odilon Kossounou
–Ousmane Diomande
–Wilfried SingoMidfielders(5)
–Christ Inao Oulaï
–Franck Kessié
–Ibrahim Sangaré
–Jean Michaël Seri
–Seko FofanaAttackers(10)
–Amad Diallo
–Ange-Yoan Bonny
–Bazoumana Touré
–Elye Wahi
–Evann Guessand
–Nicolas Pépé
–Oumar Diakité
–Parfait Guiagon
–Simon Adingra
–Yan DiomandeIvory Coast Manager & Playing Style
Manager
Emerse Faé
Formation
4-3-3
Physically dominant and technically gifted African football that presses aggressively and relies on the power of Haller and Kessié to win second balls and create chances.
Ivory Coast World Cup History
Ivory Coast's Group E Opponents
WC 2026 Betting Angles for Ivory Coast
Les Éléphants are massive favourites against debutant Curaçao; -350 ML is a lock as a banker in an accumulator.
Haller's return to full fitness at Dortmund has been emphatic; his aerial threat makes +180 anytime scorer excellent value in group games.
Ivory Coast should be aggressive in winnable fixtures; Over 1.5 goals at -200 is a safe group-stage selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Ivory Coast qualify from the group stage?
CalibrSports ML gives Ivory Coast a 42% probability of advancing from Group E, based on squad strength and opponent ratings.
What are Ivory Coast's chances of winning WC 2026?
Our model gives Ivory Coast a 0% chance of winning the World Cup 2026.
Who is Ivory Coast's best player at WC 2026?
Sébastien Haller (ST at Borussia Dortmund) — Powerhouse striker back from cancer; clinical in the air and on the ground
CalibrSports Verdict on Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 following their AFCON 2023 home triumph under Emerse Faé. Haller's inspirational comeback story gives the squad immense emotional lift, while Kessié's physicality in midfield remains formidable. CalibrSports gives Ivory Coast a 42% chance of advancing from Group E in a competitive three-way battle for second place.