Ivory Coast 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad: Full 26-Man List, Copmlete Roster

Côte d’Ivoire have officially announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, with the Elephants heading into the tournament full of confidence after a strong run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished as runners-up.

It will be their first World Cup appearance since 2014, and expectations are high this time around. The squad shows a clear balance between experienced internationals and a new generation of rising stars playing across Europe.

Ivory Coast 2026 FIFA World Cup Full Squad List

Goalkeepers

Yahia Fofana

Mohamed Koné

Alban Lafont

Defenders

Emmanuel Agbadou

Clément Akpa

Ousmane Diomande

Guela Doué

Ghislain Konan

Odilon Kossounou

Evan Ndicka

Wilfried Singo

Midfielders

Seko Fofana

Parfait Guiagon

Christ Inao Oulaï

Franck Kessié

Ibrahim Sangaré

Jean-Mickaël Seri

Attackers

Simon Adingra

Ange-Yoan Bonny

Amad Diallo

Oumar Diakité

Van Diomande

Evann Guessand

Nicolas Pépé

Bazoumana Touré

Elvy Wahi

There’s plenty of pace and flair in attack. Diallo and Pépé bring proven quality, while Adingra and Wahi offer directness and energy. It’s a forward line built to hurt teams on the break.

Reserves

Ira Tapé

Christopher Operi

Malick Valcouvé

Martial Godo

Sébastien Haller

Sébastien Haller stands out as the biggest name among the reserves and remains a key option if needed during the tournament.

Key Talking Points

Ivory Coast arrive with a squad that blends experience and youth in a very balanced way. Their biggest strength lies in defence and midfield depth, while their attacking options give them multiple ways to threaten opponents.

After strong AFCON performances in recent years, the Elephants will be aiming to finally make a serious impact on the World Cup stage and push beyond the group stage for the first time in decades.



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