Ivory Coast Complete First Training Session in United States Ahead of 2026 World Cup Opener

Ivory Coast have officially held their first training session in the United States as preparations intensify ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

The Elephants arrived at their base in Philadelphia on June 7 and quickly got to work on the pitch, completing their opening training session shortly after settling into camp. The team confirmed the update via their official X (formerly Twitter) account, signalling the start of their final preparations.

The reigning African champions have been drawn in Group E, where they will begin their World Cup journey against Ecuador. They will then face two heavyweight challenges in the group stage against Germany and Curaçao.