2026 World Cup qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire squad announcement date against Burundi revealed | OneFootball

Emerse Faé

As part of the 7th and 8th rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Emerse Faé will face the press to unveil his squad. The date is now known.

The Ivorian Football Federation has set the date for the announcement of the squad to face Burundi and Gabon in the 7th and 8th rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Emerse Faé, head coach of the Elephants, will meet with the press in a week.

The press conference with the Ivorian coach will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. local time. This squad announcement is highly anticipated, as the crucial clashes against Burundi (September 5 at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny) and the Panthers (September 9 in Franceville) will be decisive for the Elephants’ journey.

Placed in a highly competitive Group F, Côte d'Ivoire currently sits in a strong position (leading with 16 points) but cannot afford any slip-ups.