2026-06-04
Ivory Coast stun France 2-1 in Nantes
Guela Doue and Amad's late winner overturn Cherki's opener in a warning shot to one of the favourites.
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Ivory Coast
1695AFCON 2023 champions back at the World Cup for the first time since 2014, riding a statement win over France and just five defeats in 25 games under Emerse Fae.
Coach Emerse Fae (Ivorian) · since February 2024
Matches
Key players
- Amad DialloRW · Manchester United
Match-winner who scored the late goal that beat France; thriving under Michael Carrick
- Franck KessieCM · Al-Ahli
Leader of the midfield group with Seri and Sangare
- Evan NdickaCB · Roma
Cornerstone of an elite back line
- Ousmane DiomandeCB · Sporting CP
Ball-playing defender coveted across Europe
- Guela DoueRB · Strasbourg
Scored in the comeback win over France
- Yan DiomandeW · RB Leipzig
Bundesliga surprise package added to the attack
- Bazoumana ToureFW · Hoffenheim
Young attacking prospect bound for his first World Cup
Injuries / doubts
- Clement Akpa withdrew injured on May 29, replaced by Christopher Operi
Recent form
| 2026-06-04 | France | 2-1 W | Friendly |
| 2026-03-31 | Scotland | 1-0 W | Friendly |
| 2026-03-28 | South Korea | 4-0 W | Friendly |
| 2026-01-10 | Egypt | 2-3 L | AFCON quarter-final |
| 2026-01-06 | Burkina Faso | 3-0 W | AFCON round of 16 |
| 2025-12-31 | Gabon | 3-2 W | AFCON group stage |
News
2026-06-02
Fae: 'We are not going to the US for vacation'
Coach sets an ambitious tone as the Elephants depart for their first World Cup since 2014.
2026-05-29
Akpa out injured, Operi called up
Defensive reshuffle as Clement Akpa withdraws from the squad.
2026-05-15
Zaha and Haller left out of 26-man squad
Fae drops the Galatasaray winger and the AFCON 2023 hero in his final selection.