Faé Unveils 26-Man Ivory Coast Squad for 2026 World Cup
Côte d’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé has announced his 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad blends seasoned veterans with promising young talent and will test itself in Group E against Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao. In attack, Nicolas Pépé returns after missing the AFCON in Morocco. His pace and creativity at Villarreal earned him a recall alongside rising star Elye Wahi, who impressed for Nice. They join Amad Diallo, Simon Adingra and Evann Guessand in a dynamic frontline. Midfield leadership comes from Franck Kessié and Seko Fofana, with Ibrahim Sangaré and Jean Michaël Seri adding depth. Defensively, Faé has retained the core back line of Evan Ndicka, Odilon Kossounou, Wilfried Singo and Ousmane Diomandé to face top attacks. Goalkeeping duties will be shared by Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné and Alban Lafont. Below is the full squad list: 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
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