"The Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, as the nation prepare for a first World Cup in 12 years. Their preparations continued in November, with friendlies in the Middle East against Saudi Arabia and Oman and as the holders of the Africa Cup of Nations, they will defend their title at the back end of the year in Morocco."
"They then sacked their manager, Jean-Louis Gasset, and replaced him with Emerse Fae, who then led them to winning the tournament, knocking out holders Senegal, Mali and the DR Congo, before beating Nigeria in the final. It marked their third win at the tournament and their first since 2015. Their squad features some real attacking firepower, with Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra, Nicolas Pepe and Simon Haller all being known to Premier League audiences."
"18-year-old Yan Diomonde, who plies his trade for RB Leipzig, has made two appearances for the national team, and has netted twice giving them some youth to potentially unleash in North America. Desire Doue's, elder brother, Guela, features in the squad, too: so how far can they go in the next 12 months? The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
Ivory Coast's World Cup 2026 squad is forming as the nation returns to the tournament for the first time in 12 years. Preparations included November friendlies in the Middle East against Saudi Arabia and Oman. As Africa Cup of Nations holders, the team will defend their title in Morocco later in the year. Ivory Coast achieved an unlikely AFCON 2024 victory after a narrow progression as a best third-placed team, a managerial change from Jean-Louis Gasset to Emerse Fae, and knockout wins over Senegal, Mali, DR Congo and Nigeria in the final. The squad combines Premier League-known attackers—Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra, Nicolas Pepe, Simon Haller—with young prospects such as 18-year-old Yan Diomonde. Defender Guela Doue also features among selections.
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