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Ghana secured a spot in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament with a 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire in Casablanca. Princess Marfo and Josephine Bonsu scored for the Black Queens, keeping alive their dream of a first World Cup appearance in 20 years.
Herve Renard has been reappointed as head coach of Côte d'Ivoire, replacing Emerse Fae. The Frenchman, who led the Elephants to AFCON glory in 2015, returns after stints with Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. His first task is qualifying for AFCON 2027.
Emerse Faé and the Ivory Coast national team will part ways after his contract was not extended. The federation has begun the search for a new head coach.
Côte d'Ivoire return to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2014, aiming for a top-four finish to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Forward Rosemonde Kouassi, who plays for Washington Spirit, is a key figure in their campaign.
As the 2026 World Cup concludes, attention shifts to 2030. Co-hosts Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, along with centenary hosts Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, are early favorites. Emerging African teams like Côte d'Ivoire and others could challenge the established order.
Ivory Coast talent Christ Inao Oulaï may leave Trabzonspor this summer, but the €25m fee may not be enough. Fiorentina links have been played down by the club; no negotiations.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Hoffenheim to sign 20-year-old Ivory Coast international Bazoumana Toure, who has been granted permission to travel to Tyneside for a medical.
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Amad Diallo scored a brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match, described as a 'goal of the tournament' contender.
Antonio Nusa scored a sensational goal to put Norway ahead in their round of 32 match against Ivory Coast.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with three matches on Tuesday. Côte d'Ivoire face Norway in Dallas, France take on Sweden in New York New Jersey, and co-hosts Mexico meet Ecuador in Mexico City.
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway face off in the World Cup Round of 32. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage clash.
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae said Bastian Schweinsteiger's remarks about his team's 'wild' playing style could be considered racist. Schweinsteiger described Ivory Coast as 'a bit African football' and 'not so conditioned by tactics' before Germany's World Cup win. Fae expressed disappointment and called the comments sad.
Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Goals from Sébastien Haller and Franck Kessié secured the win for the visitors.
A record aggregate attendance of 3,605,357 was set at the FIFA World Cup. Côte d'Ivoire reached the knockout stage for the first time, while Ecuador stunned Germany to advance. Netherlands topped Group F, and Japan and Sweden also progressed.
Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in their final Group E match, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. The victory secured their first-ever qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Ivory Coast is advancing to the World Cup Round of 32, with Nicolas Pépé expected to feature prominently today.
Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match to give Ivory Coast a 2-0 lead over Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal came from an incisive pass by Ibrahima Sangare.
Germany came from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 and secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Manuel Neuer and Jamie Leweling praised the team's character after Deniz Undav's late double completed the turnaround.
A gallery of the top images from Matchday 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden, Germany's last-gasp victory, and Japan's 4-0 triumph.
