Official Côte d'Ivoire Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Côte d'Ivoire returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an official 26-man squad led by head coach Emerse Faé. The team is presented as AFCON champions and backed by an unbeaten qualifying campaign, highlighted through key stars such as Franck Kessié, Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, and Evan Ndicka. The document details major omissions like Sébastien Haller and Jérémy Boga/Wilfried Zaha, covers a late addition, and outlines a tactical plan built on pressing and rapid transitions for Group E fixtures against Curaçao, Ecuador, and Germany.

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CategoryWorld Cup

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Executive Summary

Official ØÜ-Man Côte d'Ivoire Squad List

Major Surprises and Shock Omissions

Tactical Blueprint: How the Elephants Will Play

FIFA World Cup ØÖØÜ: Group E Outlook and Schedule

Official Côte d'Ivoire Squad for FIFA World Cup ØÖØÜ Executive Summary After a long ×Ø-year absence from the world’s biggest football stage, the "Elephants" of Côte d'Ivoire are officially back. Heading into the FIFA World Cup ØÖØÜ in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Côte d'Ivoire arrives not just as a participant, but as a legitimate powerhouse. As the reigning Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, Emerse Faé’s men completed an unprecedented, unbeaten African qualifying campaign, racking up Þ wins, Ø draws, and a staggering +ØÛ goal difference—the finest record in the CAF zone. On May ×Û, ØÖØÜ, head coach Emerse Faé officially unveiled his final ØÜ-man squad. This definitive guide provides the complete official roster, deeply analyzes the key players to watch, highlights the most shocking omissions, and previews their tactical outlook in Group E. ×.The Official ØÜ-Man Côte d'Ivoire Squad List Coach Emerse Faé has selected a balanced ØÜ-man roster blending elite European league experience with energetic youth. Below is the complete official positional breakdown: | Position | Player Name | Current Club (as of ØÖØÜ) | | --- | --- | --- | | Goalkeepers | Yahia Fofana | Çaykur Rizespor (Turkey) | | | Mohamed Koné | Royal Charleroi SC (Belgium) | | | Alban Lafont | Panathinaikos F.C. (Greece) | | Defenders | Evan Ndicka | AS Roma (Italy) | | | Ousmane Diomandé | Sporting CP (Portugal) | | | Odilon Kossounou | Atalanta BC (Italy) | | | Wilfried Singo | Galatasaray S. K. (Turkey) | | | Guéla Doué | RC Strasbourg (France) | | | Emmanuel Agbadou | Beşiktaş J. K. (Turkey) | | | Ghislain Konan | Gil Vicente F.C. (Portugal) | | | ClémentAkpa | AJ Auxerre (France) | | Midfielders | Franck Kessié (C) | Al-Ahli Saudi FC (Saudi Arabia) | | | Ibrahim Sangaré | Nottingham Forest F.C. (England) | | | Seko Fofana | FC Porto (Portugal) | | | Christ Inao Oulaï | Trabzonspor (Turkey) | | | Jean-Mickaël Seri | NK Maribor (Slovenia) | | | Parfait Guiagon | Royal Charleroi SC (Belgium) | | Forwards | Amad Diallo | Manchester United (England) | | | Yan Diomandé | RB Leipzig (Germany) | | | Simon Adingra | AS Monaco (France) | | | Ange-Yoan Bonny | Inter Milan (Italy) | | | Elye Wahi | OGC Nice (France) | | | Evann Guessand | Crystal Palace (England) | | | Nicolas Pépé | Villarreal CF (Spain) | | | Oumar Dia kité | Cercle Brugge KSV (Belgium) | | | Bazoumana Touré | TSG ×Þßß Hoffenheim (Germany) | Ø.Key Stars and Breakout Players to Watch The sudden surge in global search interest surrounding the Ivorian squad is largely driven by their explosive attacking talent and elite defensive core. The Heartbeat: Franck Kessié ( Midfielder / Al-Ahli) With over ×ÖÖ international appearances, the veteran captain remains the emotional and tactical anchor of the Elephants. Kessié’s box-to-box presence, physical dominance, and penalty-taking composure provide the foundation that allows Côte d'Ivoire's younger attackers to thrive. The El

FAQs

What is Côte d'Ivoire’s main tournament goal for FIFA World Cup 2026?

The document states that the clear objective is to reach the newly introduced Round of 32 and make history, building on the team’s tactical maturity and unbeaten momentum.

Which players are highlighted as key stars to watch in the squad?

The report spotlights Franck Kessié as the captain and midfield anchor, Amad Diallo as a fast creative winger, Yan Diomandé as a forward with strong finishing and movement, and Evan Ndicka as a defensive leader in the back line.

What tactical style does coach Emerse Faé plan to use during the tournament?

Côte d'Ivoire is described as playing modern football through intense pressing, athleticism, and lightning-fast attacking transitions, using a flexible formation with strong support in overlapping fullback play, midfield second-ball control, and dynamic front-three movement.

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