Ivory Coast have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Emerse Faé naming a strong blend of experienced stars and emerging talents for the tournament in North America.
The squad is expected to be led by key figures such as Franck Kessié, Sébastien Haller, Amad Diallo, Evan Ndicka and Odilon Kossounou, while newly eligible striker Ange-Yoan Bonny was included after completing his nationality switch from France.
The Elephants head into the tournament as reigning African champions and will compete in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao.
Ivory Coast 2026 World Cup squad
Goalkeepers:
Yahia Fofana, Mohamed, Kone, Alban Lafont
Defenders:
Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Iiusmane Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo
Midfielders:
Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiago, Franck Kessié, Christ Tapé Oulai,brahim Sangaré, Jean Michaël Seri
Forwards:
Simon Adingra, A-Y Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakite, Yann Diomande, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bénie Traore, Elye Wahi