Ivory Coast National Football Team

Ivory Coast National Football Team

Équipe de football de Côte d’Ivoire
(Ivorian Football Federation)
Founded in 1960

The Ivory Coast men’s national football team represents Ivory Coast in international competition and is governed by the Ivorian Football Federation. A member of FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, the team is widely known by its nickname, the Elephants, and is recognized globally for its distinctive all-orange home kit and deep pool of elite talent.

Ivory Coast stands among Africa’s most successful football nations, having won the Africa Cup of Nations on three occasions, in 1992, 2015, and 2023. The national team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup four times, including consecutive appearances from 2006 to 2014 and qualification for the expanded 2026 tournament, reflecting sustained competitiveness at the highest international level.

The modern identity of the Elephants has been shaped by a golden generation of players who elevated the nation’s global profile. Led by iconic figures such as Didier Drogba, the country’s all-time leading scorer, and record appearance holder Didier Zokora, Ivory Coast became a consistent presence in major tournaments and a formidable opponent across Africa and beyond.

In the contemporary era, Ivory Coast continues to combine physical strength, technical quality, and tournament experience. With recent continental success and renewed momentum heading into the next World Cup cycle, the Elephants remain a flagship program in African football, carrying both a proud legacy and strong expectations on the international stage.