Ivory Coast qualifies for 2026 World Cup after 12-year wait

Ivory Coast's Elephants secure their spot for the 2026 World Cup.

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First qualification since 2014, after failures in 2006, 2010 and 2014.

Mass celebrations in Abidjan, with thousands of fans hailing the historic achievement.

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