The Ivory Coast national team has announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring a blend of experienced European-based players and emerging young talents.
Coach Emerse Faé has selected a 26-man squad, aiming to bring fresh energy, pace, and strength in every department of the team.
Goalkeepers
- Yahia Fofana
- Mohamed Koné
- Alban Lafont
Defenders
- Evan Ndicka
- Ousmane Diomande
- Odilon Kossounou
- Wilfried Singo
- Emmanuel Agbadou
- Ghislain Konan
- Guéla Doué
- Clément Akpa
Midfielders
- Franck Kessié (Captain)
- Ibrahim Sangaré
- Seko Fofana
- Jean Michaël Seri
- Parfait Guiagon
- Christ Oulai
Forwards
- Amad Diallo
- Simon Adingra
- Nicolas Pépé
- Elye Wahi
- Evann Guessand
- Bazoumana Touré
- Bénie Traoré
- Martial Godo
- Ange-Yoan Bonny
Experience and Youth Blend
This squad clearly reflects the philosophy of coach Emerse Faé, balancing experienced players such as Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, and Nicolas Pépé with exciting young talents making their mark in Europe like Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra, and Elye Wahi.
The defensive line also looks solid, featuring Ndicka, Diomande, and Kossounou, all of whom play in top European leagues.
World Cup 2026 Expectations
The Ivory Coast national team are expected to be among Africa’s strongest contenders due to the quality of their Europe-based squad.
Group E
- Germany
- Ecuador
- Curaçao
- Ivory Coast
First Match
- Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
- 14 June 2026
- Philadelphia, United States
