Faé rolls the dice with Pepe’s return as Ivory Coast set sights on a first World Cup knockout run

Emerse Faé has unveiled Ivory Coast’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, headlined by the recall of Nicolas Pépé and the inclusion of rising options like Yan Diomande and Amad. Drawn into Group E with Germany, the Elephants are aiming to turn a familiar story—early exits—into a genuine breakthrough.