FIFA has officially named Côte d’Ivoire as the youngest squad in the ongoing 2026 World Cup.
FIFA spotlighted the squad on its official World Cup X handle on Sunday.
“Introducing Côte d’Ivoire… Youngest squad at the FIFA World Cup 2026” with “Average age: 25.8,” it wrote.
The announcement came as the Elephants prepared for their first match in the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
After the golden era led by legends such as Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré, coach Emerse Faé has built a dynamic, emerging side packed with talent from Europe’s top leagues.
He placed his faith in youth, while leaving out a couple of veterans, including forward Wilfried Zaha, 33, who is currently on loan at Charlotte FC from Galatasaray.
