Ivory Coast Announces Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Emerse Fae kept Amad Diallo and Nicolas Pépé on a roster that includes seven changes from Ivory Coast’s AFCON quarterfinal team.
- On Friday, May 15, 2026, Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae announced the 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which begins June 11 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- Following a quarterfinal exit at the African Cup in January, Fae made 7 changes to the roster as The Elephants prepare for their first World Cup appearance since 2014.
- Forward Nicolas Pepe returns after missing the African Cup, while newcomer Ange-Yoan Bonny joins the attack; Charlotte attacker Wilfried Zaha misses out alongside Nottingham Forest defender Willy Boly, sidelined by knee injury.
- Ivory Coast will play a pre-tournament friendly against France on June 4 before opening group play against Ecuador, then facing Germany and Curacao.
- With Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo leading the squad, The Elephants aim to advance from Group E as the tournament officially begins June 11.
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Selector Emerse Faé called 26 players for the event in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Dorgeles, from Sp. Braga, was left out. "Elephants" return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
The Ivory Coast relies on two stars from the Bundesliga at the World Cup. A former BVB professional can also be found on the reserve list.
Émerse Faé has lifted the veil on the list of the 26 Ivorians selected for the World 2026. Guéla Doué, Elye Wahi and Amad Diallo will be on the side, not the Strasbourg Martial Godo.
The Ivory Coast team confirmed their list of twenty-six called for the 2026 World Cup and is already beating the duel in front of Ecuador, which will mark the debut of the Tri on June 14 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The Ivorians announce their squad for the World Cup in summer. In addition to Leipzig's Yan Diomande there is also a Bundesliga professional. A prominent name can also be found among the reservists.
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