OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast Name Strong Lineup to Clinch World Cup 2026 Spot

Africa 14 October 2025 at 14:15

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

14.10.25 FT World Cup Qualification CAF

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Ivory coast're just 90 minute away from confirming their place at the 2026 FIFA World cup as they face Kenya in decisive Group F finale at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.

Official Starting XI

• Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana
• Defence: Guela Doue, Evan Ndicka, Emmanuel Eboue, Ghislain Konan
• Midfield: Amad Diallo, Ibrahim Sangare, Yan Diomande
• Attack: Franck Kessie (C), Evann Guessand, Nicolas Pepe

Group F Situation

Ahead of the final round, the table stands as follows:

• Ivory coast: 23 pt
• Gabon: 22 pt
• Kenya & Burundi: Eliminated from direct qualification

The Elephants campaign has been near flawless so far:

• 7 wins
• 2 draws
• 0 defeats
• 22 goals scored
• 0 goals conceded

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