Côte d'Ivoire name their starting XI for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 15 clash against debutants Curaçao in the expanded 48-team tournament.

The Ivory Coast are making their fourth World Cup finals appearance but previously have never advanced past the opening group stage

Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they prepare to face Ivory Coast on Thursday with a place in the…