World Cup history
Ivory Coast (Les Éléphants) has appeared at 3 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage. Founded in 1960, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CAF pool, coached by Emerse Faé.
- World Cup appearances3
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishGroup stage
- Head coachEmerse Faé
- Founded1960
- FIFACAF
Star players
- Sébastien Haller
- Franck Kessié
- Simon Adingra
- Wilfried Singo
- Amad Diallo
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Ivory Coast won the World Cup?
Ivory Coast has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage.
Who is the head coach of Ivory Coast?
Emerse Faé leads Ivory Coast into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Ivory Coast played in the World Cup?
Ivory Coast has appeared 3 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Ivory Coast's star players?
Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra, Wilfried Singo, Amad Diallo.
What confederation does Ivory Coast represent?
Ivory Coast plays in the CAF confederation.
When does Ivory Coast play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Ivory Coast's nickname?
Les Éléphants
Plan your Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
