4
WC Appearances
including 2026
Group Stage
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#33
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, the reigning 2024 AFCON champions on home soil, arrive at World Cup 2026 under coach Emerse Faé with a wave of confidence and momentum. Les Éléphants have a proud but frustrating World Cup history - qualified four times but never advanced beyond the group stage, despite the quality of their players in the Didier Drogba era. This squad, led by Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller and supported by former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pépé and Barcelona's Franck Kessié, looks capable of finally breaking that group-stage glass ceiling. Group E opponents Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao make this the most competitive group of Ivory Coast's World Cup history.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Chester, Pennsylvania
Les Éléphants base at Philadelphia Union's MLS complex on the Delaware riverfront. Subaru Park's training grounds give them a 25-minute drive to Lincoln Financial Field for two of their Group E group-stage matches.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Ivory Coast stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Chester to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Yahia Fofana
Evan Ndicka
Jean Michaël Seri
Simon Adingra
Elye Wahi
Head Coach
Emerse Faé
2026 Group
Group E
Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Group Stage | |
| 2014 | Group Stage | |
| 2010 | Group Stage | |
| 2006 | Group Stage |
4 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Ivory Coast in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Ivory Coast is in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Germany, Ecuador, Curaçao.
Who is the manager of Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?+
Emerse Faé manages Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking?+
Ivory Coast is ranked #33 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Ivory Coast played in?+
Ivory Coast has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Group Stage.
When does Ivory Coast play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Ivory Coast's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 14 vs Ecuador; June 20 vs Germany; June 25 vs Curaçao. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Ivory Coast's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Ivory Coast include Yahia Fofana, Evan Ndicka, Jean Michaël Seri, Simon Adingra, Elye Wahi.
Where is Ivory Coast's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Ivory Coast will be based in Chester, Pennsylvania (USA), training at Philadelphia Union Stadium. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.