Côte d’Ivoire NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

The Ivory Coast national football team (French: Équipe de football de Côte d’Ivoire, recognized as Côte d’Ivoire by FIFA) represents Ivory Coast in men’s international football. The team, nicknamed the Elephants, is managed by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF).

Ivory Coast has enjoyed considerable success on the African continent, winning the Africa Cup of Nations three times: in 1992, 2015, and 2024. On the global stage, the team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup four times: 2006, 2010, 2014, and the upcoming 2026 edition.

The Elephants traditionally play in all-orange kits, reflecting the national colours. Since 2020, their home matches have been held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. Prior to this, home fixtures were played at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, also located in Abidjan.

Among the team’s standout players, Didier Zokora holds the record for most international appearances with 123 caps, while Didier Drogba is the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer, netting 65 goals in 105 appearances. The Ivory Coast team is widely regarded for its blend of physical strength, technical skill, and a generation of players who have left a lasting mark in both African and international football.