Côte d'Ivoire
WORLD CUP 2014
The Elephants will face Colombia, Greece and Japan in Group C, which appears to be a much easier draw than in their two previous appearances at the tournament. Unlucky 2006 and 2010 group draws resulted in the West Africans finishing third behind Argentina and the Netherlands in Germany and third behind Brazil and Portugal in South Africa.
Former Chelsea star Drogba, 36, is confident his side will do better this time. "Competing at the previous two tournaments was very difficult," said the Galatasaray player. "We have a realistic chance to do better in Brazil and get past the first round."
Côte d'Ivoire is one of the five african teams who will participate at the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
So far, nine African national teams have qualified.
since 1957 until 2019
Hakimi and Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist
Ivory Coast and Senegal won their matches
The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA from 11 June to 19 July
Ranking after eight matches
Côte d'Ivoire is the new African Cup champion
Côte d'Ivoire beats Congo DR
Côte d'Ivoire beats Mali
Côte d'Ivoire beats Senegal after penalty shootout
