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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
| Guide | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Opponent | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Guide | June 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Ecuador | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field |
| City Guide | June 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Germany | Toronto | BMO Field |
| City Guide |
| June 25, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM |
| Curaçao |
| Philadelphia |
| Lincoln Financial Field |
💡 Travel Tip: Click on any city above to view our comprehensive city guide with transit info, lodging recommendations, and local tips.
After a humiliating group stage and mid-tournament coaching change, The Elephants staged a dramatic comeback through the knockouts to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the final on home soil.
Led by Didier Drogba, the Ivory Coast finally lifts the AFCON trophy after a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout victory against Ghana.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Won their first Africa Cup of Nations title. | championship |
| 2006 | First World Cup appearance, drawn into the 'Group of Death' alongside Argentina and Netherlands. | first appearance |
| 2015 | Won their second Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Ghana in the final. | championship |
| 2024 | Won the Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil after a dramatic comeback run. | championship |
| 2026 | Qualified for the World Cup, marking their return after missing the 2018 and 2022 editions. | notable performance |
Ivorian fans ('Les Éléphants') are known for their passionate support and distinctive orange, white, and green colors. Their chant of 'Allez Les Éléphants' is widely known.
"Allez Les Éléphants!"
Various local fan clubs focused on unity and national pride.
Loud, rhythmic, and fiercely nationalistic, reflecting a unified culture around the football team.
The 2024 AFCON win was the first time a host nation won the tournament since 2006.
The 'Golden Generation' of Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, and Didier Zokora failed to progress past the group stage in three consecutive World Cups.
The team's nickname, The Elephants, is a national symbol.
Get the complete city guides for Ivory Coast's World Cup destinations — lodging, transit, food, and everything you need to know.
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