Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Éléphants compete in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Emerse Faé, captain Serge Aurier. CAF qualifier (AFCON 2023 champions).
Ivory Coast's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #39 in the FIFA Ranking, Ivory Coast will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Ivory Coast face a stacked Group F: the average opponent ranking is #22, -17 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Ivory Coast: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group F is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Ivory Coast match of the World Cup is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 against Costa Rica at Gillette Stadium.
Group F draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Ivory Coast face in Group F.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast (this page) | #39 | CAF |
| France | #2 | UEFA |
| Japan | #15 | AFC |
| Costa Rica | #48 | CONCACAF |
Ivory Coast 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}.
Ivory Coast World Cup history
Ivory Coast have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group, including 2 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Ivory Coast data via API
// Fetch Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=ivory-coast',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast is in Group F alongside France, Japan, Costa Rica. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group F is #22.
Who is Ivory Coast's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Emerse Faé manages Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Serge Aurier as captain.
What is Ivory Coast's best World Cup finish?
Ivory Coast's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 4 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, DNQ, Group, Group, Group.
Who are Ivory Coast's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Serge Aurier leads a squad whose standout names include Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Ivory Coast qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier (AFCON 2023 champions). They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Ivory Coast's current FIFA Ranking?
Ivory Coast are ranked #39 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #39 in the FIFA Ranking, Ivory Coast will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Ivory Coast's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Ivory Coast face a stacked Group F: the average opponent ranking is #22, -17 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. At #39 in the FIFA Ranking, Ivory Coast will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Ivory Coast fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast going back to their first tournament.
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