Côte d'Ivoire
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
FIFA Rank:#38Group:E
Team Summary
Côte d'Ivoire is competing in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under CAF confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
Côte d'Ivoire Match Schedule
Match 9GROUPGroup E
Côte d'Ivoire1 - 0
FINALEcuador
2026-06-14Local: 19:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 33GROUPGroup E
Germany2 - 1
FINALCôte d'Ivoire
2026-06-20Local: 16:00
BMO FieldToronto
Match 55GROUPGroup E
Curaçao0 - 2
FINALCôte d'Ivoire
2026-06-25Local: 16:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Match 78R32
Côte d'Ivoire1 - 2
FINALNorway
2026-06-30Local: 12:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Emphasizes a highly physical 4-3-3, using a powerhouse midfield trio to win second balls and release direct wingers.
Strengths
- Physical power and pace
- Superb defensive shield
- High individual talent
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent team discipline
- Set-piece organization
- Over-reliance on individual brilliance
World Cup History
Côte d'Ivoire has qualified for 3 previous World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) but has never survived the group stage.
FAQ: Côte d'Ivoire National Team
Côte d'Ivoire plays their opening match on 2026-06-14 against ECUADOR.
Related World Cup Coverage
⚽Group E Table & Results⚽Group E Scenarios⚽Côte d'Ivoire Next Match Info⚽Côte d'Ivoire Route to Final⚽Côte d'Ivoire Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch Côte d'Ivoire Live⚽Preview: Group E Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group E Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group E Matchday 3 fixture.⚽Preview: Round of 32 single-elimination match.