Ivory Coast

FIFA Ranking 17

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Country Information

• Capital: Yamoussoukro (official), Abidjan (de facto)
• Population: ~27 million
• Continent: Africa

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 4
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Group Stage (2006, 2010, 2014, 2023)

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Coach

• ‍Emerse Faé : Former Ivorian international who led Les Éléphants to AFCON 2024 glory. A progressive, attack-minded approach.

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Key Players

• Sébastien Haller : Powerful and prolific striker with Champions League goals to his name; a physical presence and team leader.
• Franck Kessié : Dynamic box-to-box midfielder with Champions League experience. Work rate and goals from deep.
• Simon Adingra : Explosive winger who has been one of Brighton's most exciting players. Quick, direct and direct.
• Serge Aurier : Experienced right-back with top-flight European experience throughout his career.

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