Tag: Côte d’Ivoire

Close-up of Seko Fofana of Cote d'Ivoire wearing an orange number 6 jersey with green accents during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026. He has a bald head and beard, and is looking forward on the pitch with a blurred stadium crowd in the background.
Football

Seko Fofana Retires From International Football

Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana has officially retired from international football, ending…

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Man in a white shirt sits at a press conference microphone in front, with water bottles and a colorful soccer ball on the table.
Football

Hervé Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach after Emerse Faé exit

Ivory Coast have appointed Hervé Renard as their new head coach, bringing…

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Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Amad Diallo, wearing an orange #15 Puma kit with green accents and curly brown hair, celebrates with his mouth open and arm outstretched. Teammates in matching orange kits, including #20, surround him with big smiles after scoring Cote d’Ivoire’s first goal. This is during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Cote d’Ivoire and Norway on June 30, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The background shows a blurred crowd and a player in a green training bib.
2026 World CupFeatured

Norway Edge Cote d’Ivoire as Haaland’s Late Winner Makes World Cup History

Erling Haaland struck a late winner as Norway defeated Cote d'Ivoire 2-1…

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Cote d'Ivoire forward Nicolas Pepe wearing orange #19 Puma jersey, orange shorts, orange socks, and pink football boots controls the ball on the pitch. He is leaning forward with his right arm slightly out for balance as a Curacao defender in blue #5 kit slides on the ground beside him. The match ball is airborne to Pepe's left. FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire at Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 25, 2026. Cote d'Ivoire crest and Puma logo visible on kit.
2026 World CupFeatured

Pepe Double Sends Côte d’Ivoire Into Historic World Cup Knockout Stage

Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d'Ivoire secured a 2-0 victory over…

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Man at a press conference in front of a blue backdrop reading 'PHILADELPHIA,' with a soccer ball, microphone, and water bottles on the table and a Philadelphia-branded laptop nearby.
2026 World Cup

“We Came With Ambitions”: Emerse Fae Backs Côte d’Ivoire World Cup Run

Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae believes his team's World Cup ambitions…

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Two soccer players in orange kits share a high-five on the field as staff and security stand in the background in a blue stadium setting.
2026 World CupFeaturedOpinion

Can Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo Lead Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup Dream?

Côte d’Ivoire's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign began with a statement victory,…

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Amad Diallo in an orange jersey with the number 15, raising both arms and pointing upward with his index fingers in celebration.
2026 World CupFeatured

Amad Diallo Late Winner Fires Côte d’Ivoire Past Ecuador

Amad Diallo scored a dramatic late winner as Côte d'Ivoire edged Ecuador…

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AFCON 2025Featured

Amad Diallo Inspires Côte d’Ivoire to 3-0 Win over Burkina Faso to Reach AFCON 2025 Quarter Finals

Amad Diallo delivered a superb performance as Côte d’Ivoire eased into the…

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