The first African team to announce its squad for the 2026 World Cup.

On the evening of May 15th, the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) announced the list of 26 players who will participate in the 2026 World Cup in North America, under the leadership of head coach Emerse Fae.

Ivory Coast promises to make a mark at the 2026 World Cup.

The move by FIF immediately created a huge wave of excitement among "The Elephants" fans. The Ivory Coast squad is a combination of seasoned experience and young talents who are performing outstandingly in European and Middle Eastern leagues.

In goal, the three chosen names are Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, and Alban Lafont, providing considerable depth to the goalkeeper position.

The defense boasts several key players such as Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, and Wilfried Singo, alongside promising talents like Ousmane Diomande and Guela Doue. This diversity of experience makes Ivory Coast's backline one of the most stable.

In midfield, the West African team boasts a powerful and creative midfield lineup, highlighted by Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana, Ibrahim Sangare, and Jean Michael Seri. This is considered the backbone capable of controlling the tempo and creating breakthroughs in their gameplay.

In attack, Ivory Coast offers a blend of speed, technique, and youth with Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra, Nicolas Pepe, and Elye Wahi. This attacking line promises to be a major game-changer at the 2026 World Cup.

Ivory Coast will begin training on May 25th, combining training with friendly matches to finalize their squad before heading to the United States. Placed in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, and Curacao, coach Fae's team aims to advance from the group stage based on their tactical stability and high morale.

Ivory Coast's squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

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