The Elephants have been crowned kings of Africa twice since last qualifying for the World Cup in 2014 and will be eager to make up for lost time at this summer’s showpiece event.
Having named Manchester United’s Amad Diallo and Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande in his 26-man squad, it would appear that head coach Emerse Fae is taking the ‘attack wins games’ approach to ensure Ivory Coast progress to the knockout stages for the first time in four attempts.
However, starting the 2026 World Cup campaign with a win is easier said than done as Ecuador have not lost a match…
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