Cote d'Ivoire at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Elephants compete in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF qualifier.
Cote d'Ivoire's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at Seed #19, Cote d'Ivoire are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Group E is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Cote d'Ivoire: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group E is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Cote d'Ivoire match of the World Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 against Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cote d'Ivoire 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Cote d'Ivoire World Cup history
Cote d'Ivoire have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Cote d'Ivoire data via API
// Fetch Cote d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=cote-divoire',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Cote d'Ivoire in at the 2026 World Cup?
Cote d'Ivoire is in Group E alongside Germany, Curacao, Ecuador. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group E is #18.
Who is Cote d'Ivoire's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Cote d'Ivoire at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Cote d'Ivoire's best World Cup finish?
Cote d'Ivoire's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Cote d'Ivoire's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Cote d'Ivoire qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Cote d'Ivoire's current Draw sloting?
Cote d'Ivoire are seeded #19 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at Seed #19, Cote d'Ivoire are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Cote d'Ivoire's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group E is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Sitting at Seed #19, Cote d'Ivoire are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Cote d'Ivoire fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Cote d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Cote d'Ivoire going back to their first tournament.
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