Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has announced his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

The tournament features an expanded 48-nation format, with Ivory Coast automatically qualifying out of Africa. 

Drawn into Group E, the Elephants will face Ecuador on June 14, followed by matches against Germany and Curaçao.

Faé, who previously led the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, has selected a roster anchored by goalkeeper Yahia Fofana, defenders Evan Ndicka and Wilfried Singo, and midfielders Franck Kessié and Seko Fofana. 

Manchester United's Amad Diallo is included, while Simon Adingra and Nicolas Pépé return after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. 

The squad also features young talents Ange-Yoan Bonny, Evann Guessand, and Elye Wahi, while striker Sébastien Haller has been named as a standby player. 

This marks Ivory Coast's fourth World Cup appearance, with the team aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time in its history.