Attacking threat
Sebastien Haller
Sebastien Haller is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Ivory Coast.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Simon Adingra
Simon Adingra gives Ivory Coast balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Franck Kessie
Franck Kessie anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Ivory Coast look without the ball.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
Ivory Coast still lean on a #f77f00 home identity with #ffffff contrast cues in the current cycle.
Puma era
Puma shape the current World Cup look for Ivory Coast.
2026 reveal window
March 2026 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 squad picture?
Ivory Coast's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Sebastien Haller, Simon Adingra, Franck Kessie.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.