Côte d’Ivoire’s golden generation of Didier Drogba and the Touré brothers lit up the 2000s. Two Africa Cup of Nations titles (2015, 2023) confirm their standing among the continent’s elite.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Sun 14 June

vs Ecuador1–0 W

Group game 2 · Sat 20 June

at Germany1–2 L

Group game 3 · Thu 25 June

at Curaçao2–0 W

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.