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Ivory Coast Returns to World Cup After 12 Years of Heartbreak

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Elephants return to the global stage after a 12-year absence, qualifying automatically for the 2026 tournament.

Ivory Coast missed the 2018 and 2022 tournaments after a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Greece in 2014. They bounced back this summer by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, securing an automatic spot through AFCON with an undefeated record.

The team has been drawn into Group E for the North American tournament, where they will face Germany, Curaçao, and Ecuador. liveiplscore.homes

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