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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
Côte d'Ivoire is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 10 Group E | Ecuador | Houston Houston Stadium | Jun 14 (Sun) |
| Match 34 Group E | Germany | Kansas City Kansas City Stadium | Jun 20 (Sat) |
| Match 56 Group E | Curaçao | New York MetLife Stadium | Jun 25 (Thu) |
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.
Côte d'Ivoire's group-stage host cities are Houston, Kansas City, New York. Use the city guides to compare stadium access, lodging areas, and matchday routes.
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