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View all →Qaïs Bari Chooses Morocco Over Belgium and Ivory Coast
Young Anderlecht defender Qaïs Bari has chosen Morocco over Belgium and Ivory Coast, despite interest from both federations.
Women's AFCON 2026: full schedule and results of every match
Full results from Groups A, B and C, plus the latest on Group D as its final matchday is played this Thursday. Every score from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, running 26 July to 16 August.
National TeamsWorld Cup 2026: Morocco are the only Arab and African team in the Round of 16 — with Egypt and Ghana still to play
Following the exits of Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Congo DR, Morocco stand as the only confirmed Arab and African team in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Egypt and Ghana can still join them.
FIFA World Cup 2026Haaland's 86th-minute winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast into Round of 16
Erling Haaland tapped in Sander Berge's cross in the 86th minute to seal a dramatic 2-1 win for Norway over Ivory Coast, booking a Round of 16 clash with Brazil.
R32 | Ivory Coast vs Norway — Haaland's Norway Take On the Elephants
Norway and Haaland (4 goals) face an Ivory Coast side who impressed in the group stage. Intriguing Round of 32 clash.
National TeamsAfrica Roars at World Cup 2026: Morocco and Egypt Qualify, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Algeria Impress
African teams shine at the 2026 World Cup. Morocco and Egypt through to the last 16, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Algeria in contention. Cameroon did not qualify for this edition.
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Germany | 3 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Curaçao | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
Key Players
Top Players
Season Statistics
World Cup 2026Group ESeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(E)2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026(B)2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
 Africa Cup of Nations(F)2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
Transfers
No recent arrivals recorded.
Trophies
History of the Ivory Coast national team
Founding and Early Years
The Ivory Coast national team, nicknamed "the Elephants," is governed by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), founded in 1960. It established itself in the 1990s-2000s as one of the very top powers of African football.
Team Evolution
Driven by an exceptional golden generation in the 2000s-2010s, Ivory Coast's national team built its reputation on a pool of talent playing in Europe's biggest leagues.
Great Managers
Émerse Faé wrote one of the most significant chapters in Ivorian football history by winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, after taking charge of the team mid-tournament. He now leads the Elephants.
Iconic Players
Didier Drogba, the Elephants' all-time top scorer with 65 goals, and Yaya Touré, a three-time consecutive African Footballer of the Year (2011-2013), embody the Ivorian golden generation. Didier Zokora remains the country's most-capped player, while Franck Kessié, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Ivory Coast have won three Africa Cup of Nations titles (1992, 2015, and 2023 on home soil). At the 2026 World Cup, they were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Norway (1-2), after finishing first in their group.
The Team Today
Under Émerse Faé, Ivory Coast rank among the top nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ivory Coast's next match?+
Ivory Coast face Cameroon on 3 October 2026.
What is Ivory Coast's current standing?+
Ivory Coast are currently 2 in World Cup 2026 with 6 points.
How many AFCON titles has Ivory Coast won?+
Three: 1992, 2015, and 2023 (on home soil).
Who is Ivory Coast's all-time top scorer?+
Didier Drogba, with 65 goals.
How did Ivory Coast's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Norway (1-2).
Who is Ivory Coast's current head coach?+
Émerse Faé, the architect of the 2023 AFCON title on home soil.
When was the Ivorian Football Federation founded?+
The FIF was founded in 1960.