Côte d’Ivoire coach, Emerse Fae, is set to announce his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At the World Cup, the Elephants have been drawn in Group E alongside European powerhouse Germany, Ecuador, and Curacao.

Fae is expected to address the press at the iconic Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on May 15, 2026, where he will unveil his final squad for the global showpiece next month.

Fae has been carefully assessing his options in recent months, balancing experience with emerging talent as he builds a competitive squad capable of making an impact on the global stage.

The upcoming announcement will mark the conclusion of an intense selection process, with competition for places reportedly fierce across all departments of the team.

Côte d’Ivoire enters the tournament with increasing confidence, having strengthened a solid core of players in recent years.

Fans and analysts expect the team to combine tactical discipline with the attacking flair that has long characterized Ivorian football on the global stage.