Ivory Coast
Group E · FIFA rank 31 · World Cup 2026
Eliminated in the round of 32
Lost 1-2 to Norway
Ivory Coast are ranked 31st and were back at a World Cup after 12 years away, and they made it count.
They are out, beaten 2-1 by Norway in the round of 32.
It ended on a late Norway goal, but reaching the knockouts for the first time was still a proud moment.
Ivory Coast's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group E standings →Ivory Coast squad and manager
Manager: Emerse Faé
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Yahia Fofana | Çaykur Rizespor |
| 16 | Mohamed Koné | Charleroi |
| 23 | Alban Lafont | Panathinaikos |
| Defenders (8) | ||
| 2 | Ousmane Diomande | Sporting CP |
| 3 | Ghislain Konan | Gil Vicente |
| 5 | Wilfried Singo | Galatasaray |
| 7 | Odilon Kossounou | Atalanta |
| 13 | Christopher Opéri | İstanbul Başakşehir |
| 17 | Guéla Doué | Strasbourg |
| 20 | Emmanuel Agbadou | Beşiktaş |
| 21 | Evan Ndicka | Roma |
| Midfielders (6) | ||
| 4 | Jean Michaël Seri | Maribor |
| 6 | Seko Fofana | Porto |
| 8 | Franck Kessié | Al-Ahli |
| 18 | Ibrahim Sangaré | Nottingham Forest |
| 25 | Parfait Guiagon | Charleroi |
| 26 | Christ Inao Oulaï | Trabzonspor |
| Forwards (9) | ||
| 9 | Ange-Yoan Bonny | Inter Milan |
| 10 | Simon Adingra | Monaco |
| 11 | Yan Diomande | RB Leipzig |
| 12 | Elye Wahi | Nice |
| 14 | Oumar Diakité | Cercle Brugge |
| 15 | Amad Diallo | Manchester United |
| 19 | Nicolas Pépé | Villarreal |
| 22 | Evann Guessand | Crystal Palace |
| 24 | Bazoumana Touré | TSG Hoffenheim |
Ivory Coast at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #31
- World Cup appearance
- 4th
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Confederation
- CAF
- Group
- Group E
How did Ivory Coast's World Cup end against Norway?
Ivory Coast are out, and it was a late goal that knocked them out right at the end.
They lost 2-1 to Norway in the round of 32, in a tense game that went right to the end.
Amad Diallo of Manchester United scored their goal, but it was not quite enough.
Norway's Erling Haaland struck the winner in the 86th minute to send Ivory Coast home.
It was still a landmark tournament, because this was the first time they had ever escaped the group stage.
They reached the knockouts in 2nd place in Group E, beating Ecuador and Curaçao along the way.
They came in as the reigning 2023 Africa Cup of Nations champions, led on the field by captain Franck Kessie.
Coach Emerse Fae knows how to win the big one, having taken over midway through the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and lifted the trophy.
The mood is proud but sad, a team that finally broke new ground before falling to a late winner.
Ivory Coast's recent results
- W2-1at FranceJune 4, 2026Friendly
- W1-0ScotlandMarch 31, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast were in Group E with Germany, Curaçao and Ecuador. They finished 2nd in the group.
Who is Ivory Coast's manager?
Ivory Coast are managed by Emerse Faé.
What is Ivory Coast's best World Cup result?
Ivory Coast's best ever World Cup result is reaching the round of 32, which they did in 2026.
Are Ivory Coast still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Ivory Coast were knocked out in the round of 32 by Norway.
What is Ivory Coast's FIFA ranking?
Ivory Coast are ranked 31 in the FIFA world rankings.