🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
World Cup 2026 | Group E | Power rating | World rank #23
About Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast are a traditional West African heavyweight. A CAF side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1795 -23rd of the 48 teams -in Group E.
Multiple World Cup appearances in the modern era and a perennial continental force. Strong and direct, built on athletic power and individual quality.
Drawn alongside Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Germany. The model lists them 2nd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Ivory Coast return to the World Cup with a confident AFCON-winning generation and a squad rich in power and pace.
World Cup history
Ivory Coast played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups but have not yet advanced from the group stage. WC26 is their first finals appearance since 2014.
Recent form
The Elephants topped CAF qualifying Group F to secure their place.
2026 World Cup angle
In Group E, Ivory Coast have the physical and attacking tools to challenge Germany and Ecuador. Their tournament depends on keeping defensive spacing intact while letting their runners attack open field.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Ivory Coast model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇪🇨 Ecuador FT | 1 : 0 | -- |
| vs 🇩🇪 Germany FT | 1 : 2 | -- |
| vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao FT | 2 : 0 | -- |