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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi reportedly arrested for alleged match fixing on eve of World Cup

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi had reportedly been arrested for alleged fixing offences on the eve of the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup highlights: Diallo strikes gold for Ivory Coast as Sweden revel in striking duo

Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak starred as Sweden's strike force against Tunisia, whilst Ivory Coast ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run as Day Four's quadruple header lived up to the billing with 19 goals across the encounters.

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Fae lauds Ivory Coast's intent after stunning late victory over Ecuador

Manager Emerse Fae said Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador showed his young ⁠side's World Cup ambitions are genuine, after substitute Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner secured a winning start to their campaign ‌on Sunday.

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Ecuador coach Beccacece hurt by 'unfair' loss as unbeaten streak ends

Coach Sebastian Beccacece cut a frustrated figure after Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten run ended ⁠with a late 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast on Sunday, saying his side had done enough to win their World ‌Cup opener.

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Diallo nets injury-time winner as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador to open Group E account

Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador with a 90th-minute winner to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group E campaign with a 1-0 victory, ending La Tricolor’s 19-game unbeaten run.

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Emerse Fae says Ivory Coast will have answers for Ecuador in World Cup opener

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has stated his squad will not sit back or play defensively against Ecuador in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 14th.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bailly on 'father figure' Mourinho, Ronaldo's dedication & life after Old Trafford

Eric Bailly has lived a football life that reads like a dream mapped out on the wall of a childhood bedroom in the Ivory Coast. From being spotted at a youth tournament at 17 and moving to Spain alone to signing for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, the defender has experienced the full spectrum of the game.

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Amad Diallo nets late winner as Ivory Coast fight back to stun France ahead of World Cup

France’s FIFA World Cup preparations were dealt a blow after they surrendered the lead to lose 2-1 against the Ivory Coast, who claimed an historic first-ever win over the European giants.

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Ivory Coast call up Christopher Operi for World Cup as injury replacement

Ivory Coast have been ⁠forced to change their World Cup squad with injury ‌ruling out defender Clement Akpa, the ‌football federation confirmed on ‌Saturday.

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Ivory Coast name World Cup squad with Bonny & Wahi in after nationality switches

The Ivory Coast included uncapped striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, who only last week completed a ⁠switch of nationality, in their World Cup squad, which coach Emerse Fae announced on Friday.

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Inter striker Bonny completes switch of nationality to Ivory Coast ahead of World Cup

Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan ⁠Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and ‌will be available for selection ‌for the Ivory Coast ‌when they announce their World ‌Cup squad on Friday.

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Didier Drogba ready to collaborate with Tanzania ahead of 2027 AFCON

Former Chelsea FC and Ivory Coast national team player Didier Drogba has said he is ready to collaborate with Tanzania in promoting the sports sector, especially football, as part of the preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Pepe opens up about Arsenal struggles & tips Gunners for title

Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, once the most expensive African footballer in history, has found a home at Villarreal and has no regrets about leaving England behind.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ivorian federation boss Diallo pledges support for Fae, targets strong World Cup

Idriss Diallo, president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), has assured that head coach Emerse Fae will receive the support needed to succeed with Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast’s Fae fires warning to Germany and reveals selection headache

Head coach Emerse Fae has expressed confidence that Ivory Coast national can compete strongly against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Benie Traore says Scotland game a different challenge from South Korea

FC Basel star Benie Traore has said Ivory Coast will approach their game against Scotland with a different mindset, despite their strong performance against South Korea national team.

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Head coach Emers Fae insists Ivory Coast remain grounded after South Korea thrashing

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has told his players to stay focused and not get carried away after their emphatic 4–0 win over South Korea on Saturday.

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Impressive Ivory Coast ease past South Korea in one-sided friendly victory

Ivory Coast cruised to a 4-0 friendly victory over South Korea in Milton Keynes in their first game since exiting the Africa Cup of Nations at the quarter-final stage in January.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kouassi hails Korea and Scotland tests as ideal World Cup build-up for Ivory Coast

Former Ivory Coast star Cedric Kouassi has described the upcoming international friendlies against South Korea and Scotland as perfect preparation for the Elephants ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Pepe recalled to Ivory Coast squad as replacement for injured Diomande

Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe has won ⁠a recall to the national squad after injury ruled out ‌teenage star Yann Diomande from this ‌month’s World Cup warm-up matches.

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EXCLUSIVE: PSG star Romee Leuchter about French Cup final, revenge, and Netherlands hopes

Ahead of the historic LFFP Cup final taking place this Saturday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, against OL Lyonnes, Paris Saint-Germain’s Dutch striker Romée Leuchter spoke to Flashscore. The current top scorer in the French Première League shares her desire to win her first trophy in Africa, reflects on a brilliant second season at PSG, her ambition to become the starting number 9 for the Netherlands, and her World Cup dreams.