Côte d'Ivoire Returns to World Cup After 12 Years

Côte d'Ivoire, the 2023 African champions, are returning to the World Cup after a 12-year absence with a strong attacking lineup. The team is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network previews. chickenroad-game.rodeo

The tournament is scheduled to kick off on June 11, with Côte d'Ivoire bringing their ambitious approach and plenty of attacking options to the world stage for the first time in over a decade.