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Ivory Coast World Cup

What is ivory coast world cup?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

First qualification 2006[2]
World Cup appearances 4[1]
Appearance years 2006, 2010, 2014, 2026[1]
First World Cup win 3–2 vs Serbia and Montenegro[2]

The Ivory Coast national football team has appeared in the FIFA World Cup four times: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2026. Their first World Cup win was a 3–2 comeback against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006.

Context

Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup refers to the national football team's participation in the tournament. They have qualified four times, with their first appearance in 2006. Their best result before 2026 was reaching the group stage. In 2006, they recorded their first World Cup victory, a 3–2 comeback against Serbia and Montenegro. The team's overall record includes 9 matches with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses. For context, the World Cup 2022 was held in Qatar, but Ivory Coast did not qualify for that edition. [1]

Documented claims

  • Ivory Coast first qualified for the World Cup in 2006. [2]
  • Before 2026, Ivory Coast's World Cup runs ended in the group stage. [1]

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Questions and answers

Has the Ivory Coast been to a World Cup?

Yes, the Ivory Coast has appeared in the FIFA World Cup four times: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2026 [1].

What was Ivory Coast's first World Cup win?

Ivory Coast's first World Cup win was a 3–2 comeback against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006 [2].

Why is it called the Ivory Coast in the World Cup?

The team is commonly referred to as Ivory Coast, which is the English translation of Côte d'Ivoire, the country's official name [2].

Sources

  1. FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast - World Cup Records and Stats — chaseyoursport.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. It's an old World Cup story for Ivory Coast - Los Angeles Times — latimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports