Ivory Coast will announce their official squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 on 15 May at 13:00 GMT, with the reveal set to be broadcast live on RTI 1.
The announcement will be followed by a press conference at 15:00 GMT at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, where further details on the squad selection and preparations are expected to be outlined.
The West African side will return to the World Cup stage for the first time since the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Ivory Coast have previously qualified for the tournament on three occasions—2006, 2010 and 2014, but were eliminated at the group stage each time.
Their upcoming campaign therefore represents an opportunity to improve on that record as they prepare for their fourth appearance at the global finals. Since debuting at the 2006 tournament, Ivory Coast have consistently produced talented squads, but progression beyond the group phase has remained elusive.
At the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast have been drawn in Group E, where they will face Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao. The group presents a mix of experienced tournament contenders and emerging sides, setting up a challenging path to the knockout stages.
The squad announcement is expected to generate significant interest among supporters, with attention likely to focus on player selection, tactical direction and the blend of experience and youth within the team.
With the tournament approaching, Ivory Coast will be aiming to build momentum and finally break past the group stage barrier that has defined their previous World Cup appearances.
