IVORY COAST

Ivory Coast head coach Emerson Fae confident ahead of Norway round-of-32 clash

Ivory Coast continue their breakthrough 2026 World Cup campaign when they face Norway in a round-of-32 tie at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, with both sides arriving from impressive group-stage performances.

30 Jun 2026

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Solbakken backs ‘powerhouse’ Haaland to carry Norway’s World Cup dream vs Ivory Coast

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has praised Erling Haaland for leading from the front as his team prepares for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

30 Jun 2026

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe targets more World Cup history after reaching knockout stage

Ivory Coast created a new chapter in their football history after defeating Curacao 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time.

26 Jun 2026

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae disappointed by Bastian Schweinsteiger remarks

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae admits he was disappointed by comments made by former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger when questioned about the African teams at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

26 Jun 2026

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Group E: Ecuador stun Germany to both reach FIFA World Cup knockout spots with Ivory Coast

The final round of Group E matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered high drama as Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador all secured places in the Round of 32, although they reached the knockout stage in different ways.

26 Jun 2026

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Fae believes lack of experience cost Ivory Coast in loss to Germany

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae feels Germany's experience was the difference in the 2-1 defeat in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash at BMO Field on Saturday.

21 Jun 2026