World Cup
Ivory Coast
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
France
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Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast
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Ecuador
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Germany
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Ivory Coast
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Curaçao
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Ivory Coast
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Footlab Data
Group E
Group E
Group standings
| # | Team | MJ | G | N | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
60,9/100
High
Defensive stability
62,4/100
High
Game control
58,6/100
High
Regularity
66,7/100
High
Mental resilience
72,0/100
Very high
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Ivory Coast National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Ivory Coast enters the 2026 World Cup as the restored Kings of Africa. Following their heroic 2024 AFCON victory, the Elephants have moved past the era of superstar dependency toward a "Ironclad Collective" profile. Led by Emerse Faé, the Ivorian side showcases a rare balance between raw athletic power and tactical maturity, making them one of the most formidable nations in the African contingent.
Global Positioning
Ivory Coast is positioned as a top-tier outsider, capable of going toe-to-toe with UEFA nations thanks to an ultra-competitive midfield and proven mental resilience.
- Status: Major Outsider / Defending African Champions
- Projection: Round of 16 / Quarter-finals
- Risk: Dependency on clinical finishing in tight matches
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | High |
| Defensive Stability | High |
| Game Control | High (Dominant Midfield) |
| Consistency | Significantly Improving |
| Mental Resilience | Exceptional |
Structural Strengths
- Elite Midfield: A core (Kessié, Sangaré, Seri/Seko) capable of physically and technically dominating any opponent.
- Athletic Impact: Dominant physical presence in aerial duels (80% success rate) and on the ground, especially during set-pieces.
- Strength of Character: Unique resilience forged during AFCON 2024, allowing them to overturn desperate situations.
- Experienced Defense: A modern, fast, and tactical central pairing (Ndicka, Kossounou) elite at reading the game.
Structural Weaknesses
- Inconsistent Finishing: A chances-created to goals-scored ratio (65%) that remains perfectible against elite global blocks.
- Positional Creativity: Occasional difficulty breaking down deeply retracted defenses without relying on wing play.
- Tactical Discipline: Risk of exposure on opposition transitions if the midfield block pushes too high.
- Squad Depth: A quality gap that may be felt if key midfield pillars suffer injuries.
Tactical Brief
Ivory Coast typically operates in a dynamic 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1:
- Offensive Phase: Wing utilization for overloads, high-volume crossing, and vertical midfield surges.
- Defensive Phase: Compact block, coordinated pressing, and remarkable stability on set-pieces.
- Identity: "Controlled Power" football aimed at suffocating the opponent in the midfield.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Total territorial dominance and wearing down the opponent physically.
- Vs Structured Blocks: Intense tactical duels where Ivorian midfield superiority often tips the scales.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Ability to absorb pressure and sting on lightning transitions or set-pieces.
2026 Key Performance Factors
Ivory Coast's success will primarily depend on:
- the health of their midfield trio (the team's true engine)
- the clinical edge of their wingers in the final third
- their ability to maintain defensive concentration for the full 90 minutes
Footlab Projection
Ivory Coast possesses a quarter-finalist ceiling. Their mental strength and athletic impact make them the most credible African candidate to match or exceed the continent's historical performances.
Projection: Round of 16 (Minimum target)
Optimal Scenario: A run to the quarter-finals by knocking out a European heavyweight.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential in "Midfield Battle (duels won)" markets
- ✔️ Interesting for "Set-Piece Goals"
- ⚠️ Be cautious with "Clean Sheet" odds against very fast counter-attacking sides
- ✔️ Value on "Double Chance" against UEFA favorites
Conclusion
Ivory Coast has become a war machine once again. Between raw power and game intelligence, the Elephants are armed to transform their continental success into a historic World Cup journey in 2026.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Scotland
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 1
South Korea
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 4
Egypt
vs
Ivory Coast
3 - 2
Ivory Coast
vs
Burkina Faso
3 - 0
Gabon
vs
Ivory Coast
2 - 3
Ivory Coast
vs
Cameroon
1 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Mozambique
1 - 0
Oman
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 2
Saudi Arabia
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Kenya
3 - 0
Seychelles
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 7
Gabon
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Burundi
1 - 0
Canada
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
New Zealand
0 - 1
Ivory Coast
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Gambia
1 - 0
Burundi
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 1
Burkina Faso
vs
Ivory Coast
2 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Burkina Faso
2 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Chad
4 - 0
Zambia
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 0
Sierra Leone
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Sierra Leone
4 - 1
Chad
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 2
Ivory Coast
vs
Zambia
2 - 0
Kenya
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Gabon
1 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Uruguay
2 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Benin
2 - 2
Nigeria
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 2
Ivory Coast
vs
Congo DR
1 - 0
Mali
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 2
Senegal
vs
Ivory Coast
1 - 1
Equatorial Guinea
vs
Ivory Coast
4 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Nigeria
0 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Guinea-Bissau
2 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Sierra Leone
5 - 1
Gambia
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 2
Ivory Coast
vs
Seychelles
9 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
South Africa
1 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Morocco
1 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Lesotho
1 - 0
Zambia
vs
Ivory Coast
3 - 0
Comoros
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 2
Ivory Coast
vs
Comoros
3 - 1
Burkina Faso
vs
Ivory Coast
2 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Burundi
4 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Guinea
3 - 1
Ivory Coast
vs
Togo
2 - 1
Lesotho
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 0
Ivory Coast
vs
Zambia
3 - 1