Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
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Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé named his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 15 May 2026. Built on the core that won the Africa Cup of Nations (the 2023 edition, hosted in 2024) and topped up with an attacking new generation, it is a list defined by continuity. It marks the Elephants' first World Cup since 2014 — and a first as a head coach for Faé. They are in Group E.
Below is every one of the 26 players, grouped by position, with the main talking points. Each card links to the player's profile page.
Without a powerful target man (Haller), Faé has committed to a style that breaks teams down with speed and combination play. The dribbling of Amad Diallo and Adingra, and the drive of a Kessié-led midfield, are the team's lifeblood. How much of their continental-champion momentum they can show from the opening game will be key.
Yahia Fofana is the first-choice goalkeeper.
Evan Ndicka leads the back line with his defending and covering.
Franck Kessié is the midfield engine, driving the team in both directions.
Amad Diallo is the focal point of the attack, making the difference with his dribbling and finishing.
The experienced Nicolas Pépé creates chances with his wide threat.
GK: Yahia Fofana / Alban Lafont / Mohamed Koné
DF: Evan Ndicka / Odilon Kossounou / Wilfried Singo / Ousmane Diomandé / Emmanuel Agbadou / Ghislain Konan / Guéla Doué / Clément Akpa
MF: Franck Kessié / Ibrahim Sangaré / Seko Fofana / Jean-Michaël Seri / Bazoumana Touré / Christ Inao Oulaï / Parfait Guiagon
FW: Amad Diallo / Nicolas Pépé / Simon Adingra / Evann Guessand / Elye Wahi / Ange-Yoan Bonny / Oumar Diakité / Yan Diomandé
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Emerse Faé. It is their first World Cup since 2014.
He did not make the 26 and was named as a reserve (standby), a decision linked to his physical condition.
Group E.
