Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 betting odds

Ivory Coast are 300/1 to win the World Cup — outsiders in our World Cup winner odds guide, but the reigning African champions made a winning start. Amad Diallo’s late goal earned a 1-0 win over Ecuador — their first World Cup victory in 12 years — to sit second in Group E.

Ivory Coast to win the World Cup 2026 outright

At 300/1 a tournament win is fanciful, but the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winners have the squad depth — Haller, Pépé, Adingra, Diallo — to be a dangerous knockout side if they get there.

Ivory Coast to win Group E odds

Germany are the overwhelming group favourites; Ivory Coast are next best at 13/2 and level on points with them after the opening win, with Ecuador and Curaçao chasing.

Ivory Coast to qualify from Group E odds

The opening win puts Ivory Coast in a strong position to reach the Round of 32 under the 48-team format. Avoid defeat to Germany, or beat Curaçao in the finale, and qualification should follow.

Ivory Coast stage of elimination odds

Reaching the Round of 32 would already match Ivory Coast’s best return, having never escaped the group at a World Cup. The market sees the early knockout rounds as a realistic ceiling for a side with real attacking talent.

Ivory Coast top scorer odds

Ivory Coast’s goals are shared around a deep attack — Sébastien Haller, Nicolas Pépé, Simon Adingra and match-winner Amad Diallo are all options in the Golden Boot market.

Odds correct as of 15 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

Ivory Coast — officially Côte d’Ivoire — opened their World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 win over Ecuador, and now face Germany and Curaçao in Group E. With the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing under the 48-team format, Emerse Faé’s African champions are well placed.

Group E standings

Standings as of 15 June 2026 — Germany top on goal difference, Ivory Coast second. Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides reach the Round of 32.

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 squad

Emerse Faé’s squad carries the depth that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations — captain Franck Kessié and Seko Fofana in midfield, a strong defence led by Wilfried Singo and Evan Ndicka, and a deep attacking pool including Sébastien Haller, Nicolas Pépé, Simon Adingra and Amad Diallo.

Team news: Faé started Amad Diallo, Haller and Adingra on the bench against Ecuador and was rewarded when Diallo came on to score the 90th-minute winner. Expect those attackers to push for starts against Germany.

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How Ivory Coast will play

Faé sets Ivory Coast up pragmatically — often a 4-4-2 — built on a powerful, athletic spine and the pace of their wide forwards in transition. Against Ecuador they were patient and resilient before Diallo’s late strike, the template of a side that grinds out results and has matchwinners to call on from the bench.

Predicted XI (4-4-2)

Predicted starting XI — 4-4-2, based on the side that started against Ecuador. Captain: Franck Kessié. Amad Diallo, Haller and Adingra push for starts after impressing off the bench.

Manager: Emerse Faé

The former Ivory Coast midfielder masterminded the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph on home soil after taking over mid-tournament — one of football’s great turnaround stories. Calm and trusted by his players, he now aims to take the Elephants beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time.

Captain: Franck Kessié

The powerful, all-action midfielder captains the side and is its driving force — winning the ball, carrying it forward and chipping in with goals. His leadership was central to the AFCON success.

Ivory Coast players to watch at World Cup 2026

Amad Diallo — Forward

The Manchester United forward came off the bench to win the opener and is Ivory Coast’s most dangerous attacking talent — direct, quick and a real matchwinner.

Franck Kessié — Midfielder

Captain and engine, dominating midfield at both ends and setting the tone for the side.

Sébastien Haller — Forward

The AFCON-winning hero remains a clinical centre-forward and a big-game presence whenever he is called upon.

Simon Adingra — Forward

Pace and trickery from wide areas; Adingra stretches defences and provides the ammunition for Ivory Coast’s strikers.

How Ivory Coast qualified for World Cup 2026

Ivory Coast came through the CAF qualifying campaign to reach their fourth World Cup, carrying the momentum of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

Ivory Coast’s World Cup history

2026 is Ivory Coast’s fourth World Cup, after 2006, 2010 and 2014. Despite golden generations featuring the Touré brothers and Didier Drogba, they have never escaped the group stage — often drawn in tough groups. The win over Ecuador, their first World Cup victory in 12 years, is a step towards finally changing that.

Head-to-head record

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador

The 1-0 win in Philadelphia was settled by Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute strike, ending Ecuador’s long unbeaten run and getting Ivory Coast’s campaign off to the perfect start.

Ivory Coast vs Germany

A meeting with the group favourites in Toronto, likely to decide who tops Group E between the two opening-day winners.

Ivory Coast vs Curaçao

Ivory Coast close against debutants Curaçao in Philadelphia, a game they will be strongly fancied to win.

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