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World Cup 2026 · Group E · FIFA #34
Ivory Coast
- Group
- E
- FIFA Rank
- #34
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group E · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | #10 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | #23 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | #34 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | #82 | 4 |
Ivory Coast's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 23:00 UTC
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ecuador's team page →
Matchday 2 · 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
· Toronto · capacity 45,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Germany's team page →
Matchday 3 · 20:00 UTC
🇨🇼 Curaçao vs 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Curaçao's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in tighter games
Pivot
Franck Kessié
Attacking focus
Simon Adingra · Amad Diallo
Identity
Reigning AFCON champions, fast wide game on transitions
Ivory Coast squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Emerse Faé
Emerse Faé, who guided Ivory Coast to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil after stepping up mid-tournament, has kept the Elephants' fast, transition-based game built on a strong European core.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 8
Midfielders 6
Forwards 9
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 (incl. 2026) | Group stage · 3× champion |
How to watch Ivory Coast
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: RTI
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Ivory Coast play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Ivory Coast's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia (23:00 UTC).
Who is Ivory Coast's coach at World Cup 2026?
Emerse Faé.
What group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group E with Germany, Ecuador, Curaçao.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#34 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Ivory Coast ever reached a World Cup Group stage?
Ivory Coast's best finish is Group stage, reached 3 times. They have appeared at 4 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Ivory Coast's captain at World Cup 2026?
Franck Kessié.
Where can I watch Ivory Coast's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; RTI in Ivory Coast.