Ivory Coast squad for 2026 World Cup: African champions with Amad and Pépé, no Haller

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Côte d'Ivoire is one of the favorites in Group E of the 2026 World Cup after winning the 2023 AFCON as African champions
Amad Diallo of Manchester United leads the attack alongside Nicolas Pépé of Villarreal and Ousmane Diomandé in a high-quality generation with influence in La Liga
Sébastien Haller, the 2024 African title top scorer, was surprisingly not included in coach Emerse Faé's squad

Ivory Coast is one of the dark horses of Group E. They come fresh from winning the Africa Cup of Nations at home (AFCON 2023) and boast a squad that looks genuinely scary, especially in attack.

🌟 Amad Diallo (Manchester United) is the spark plug, flanked by familiar LaLiga faces like Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) and centre-back Ousmane Diomandé (Sporting). In midfield, the experience of Franck Kessié.

💪 A generation of seriously high quality, with the Elephants as African champions heading into their first major World Cup challenge with renewed credentials.

❌ The bombshell: Sébastien Haller, the African title's top scorer in 2024, doesn't make the squad. A decision that'll get tongues wagging.

🏆 The Elephants, African champions at home, want to prove their growth on the World stage. A deep attack and loads of LaLiga talent to dream with.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Emerse Faé

🧤 Goalkeepers

Yahia Fofana (Çaykur Rizespor), Mohamed Koné (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

🛡️ Defenders

Emmanuel Agbadou (Beşiktaş), Clément Akpa (Auxerre), Ousmane Diomandé (Sporting CP), Guéla Doué (Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (Roma), Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray)

⚙️ Midfielders

Seko Fofana (Porto), Parfait Guiagon (Charleroi), Christ Inao Oulaï (Trabzonspor), Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli), Ibrahim Sangaré (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Mickaël Seri (Maribor)

⚽ Forwards

Simon Adingra (Monaco), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Oumar Diakité (Cercle Brugge), Yan Diomandé (RB Leipzig), Evann Guessand (Crystal Palace), Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal), Bazoumana Touré (Hoffenheim), Elye Wahi (Nice)

🏆 Group E

⚽ Opponents: Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Ivory Coast manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Emerse Faé is the Ivory Coast manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast is in Group E of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao.

How many players does Ivory Coast call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast presents a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Ivory Coast play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ivory Coast plays in Group E against Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao.

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