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Ivory Coast Return to World Cup After 12 Years

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Côte d'Ivoire, the 2023 African champions, are returning to the World Cup after a 12-year absence with ambitious goals and plenty of attacking options.

After a 12-year hiatus, Côte d'Ivoire returns to the World Cup stage as defending African champions. The team carries high ambitions for the 2026 tournament, where they'll look to leverage their strong attacking options.

This preview is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network, a cooperation among leading media organizations from all 48 qualified nations. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June 11. sportnewz.click

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