CIV

CIVGroup E

Ivory Coast

CAF • CAF

Tournament Outlook

Round of 32. AFCON momentum could carry over.

Best World Cup Result: Group Stage

About Ivory Coast

Les Éléphants are AFCON 2023 hosts and champions. An incredible comeback run on home soil created new heroes and momentum.

Playing Style: Athletic and physical. Direct football with quality on the counter.

Key Players

Striker

Sébastien Haller

Borussia Dortmund

Winger

Simon Adingra

Brighton

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

AFCON momentum
Adingra's emergence
Team spirit

Weaknesses

World Cup inexperience
Defensive concerns
Post-Drogba era still finding feet

World Cup Schedule

Group EUpcoming

vs Ecuador

Lincoln Financial Field

Group EUpcoming

vs Germany

Group EUpcoming

vs Curaçao

Lincoln Financial Field

Fun Facts

⚽Drogba helped stop civil war by uniting country
⚽AFCON 2023 triumph after nearly being eliminated in groups
⚽Haller's return from cancer is incredible story

Team Info

FIFA Code: CIV
Confederation: CAF
World Cup Appearances: 4
Group: Group E

Fan Culture

Ivorian fans celebrated wildly during AFCON 2023 home triumph.

Known as: Les Éléphants

Famous Chants:

Côte d'Ivoire!