Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Faé opted for a blend of established stars and emerging young talent for the tournament.
Among the headline inclusions is Nicolas Pépé, who returns to the national team after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The winger impressed during the European season with Villarreal CF and is expected to add creativity, pace and experience to Ivory Coast’s attack.
Faé has also rewarded Elye Wahi following an impressive finish to the season with OGC Nice.
The striker’s inclusion adds further firepower to an already dangerous frontline featuring Simon Adingra, Amad Diallo and Evann Guessand.
The midfield will once again revolve around the experience and leadership of Franck Kessié and Seko Fofana, while Ibrahim Sangaré and Jean Michaël Seri provide additional depth and composure in central areas.
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Defensively, Faé has retained the core that has helped stabilise the team in recent campaigns.
Evan Ndicka, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo and Ousmane Diomandé are all included as Ivory Coast prepare to face some of the world’s strongest attacking sides.
In goal, Faé has selected Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné and Alban Lafont as his options between the posts.
The Ivorians have been drawn in a challenging Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers:
Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont
Defenders:
Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Ousmane Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo
Midfielders:
Seko Fofana, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Inao Oulaï, Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean Michaël Seri
Forwards:
Simon Adingra, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Amad Diallo, Oumar Diakhité, Yann Diomandé, Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi
