Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup

Ivory Coast, recognized by FIFA as Côte d'Ivoire, is the men’s national team’s World Cup record at the FIFA World Cup.

Ivory Coast, recognized by FIFA as Côte d'Ivoire, is the men’s national team’s World Cup record at the FIFA World Cup. The team first qualified in 2006 and has appeared in the tournament four times: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2026. Before 2026, its best result was reaching the group stage in its first three appearances; in 2026 it advanced to the knockout stage for the first time.

World Cup record

Ivory Coast has competed in four FIFA World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2026. Its first three tournaments ended in the group stage, while 2026 brought the team’s first knockout-stage appearance.

First appearance in 2006

The team made its World Cup debut in 2006 after qualifying for the tournament for the first time. That appearance established Ivory Coast as one of Africa’s strongest emerging national sides.

Subsequent tournaments

Ivory Coast returned in 2010 and 2014, but did not progress beyond the group stage. The team then missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups before returning in 2026.

Historical significance

Ivory Coast’s World Cup history is closely associated with its golden generation, including players such as Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré. The team’s 2026 breakthrough marked a new milestone in its tournament record.