The 2026 World Cup countdown is underway, with Yahoo Sports highlighting significant moments from past tournaments. In a dramatic finish during the 2014 World Cup, Ivory Coast appeared set to advance until a last-minute penalty by Greece’s Georgios Samaras eliminated them. Despite failing to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, Ivory Coast secured an automatic spot in 2026 after an undefeated AFCON qualifying campaign. They will compete in Group E against Germany, Curaçao, and Ecuador.
