Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast, with its capital in Yamoussoukro and a population of 29 million, is known for cocoa production (world's largest), vibrant Abidjan nightlife, and music. Ivory Coast produces roughly 40% of the world's cocoa beans — meaning nearly half the world's chocolate starts here.

In football, the Les Éléphants are a 3-time World Cup participant with their best result being Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014). Their World Cup journey began in 2006, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Sébastien Haller as their talisman under head coach Emerse Faé. Ivory Coast won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts, capping a dramatic late tournament turnaround after nearly being eliminated in the group stage.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Ivory Coast at 3.8 out of 10, ranking them #32 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group D, they face Germany, Ecuador, Curaçao in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).

Ivory Coast supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.