Franck Kessié – Côte d'Ivoire | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Pro League | 26 | 5 | 3 |
| Super Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| King's Cup | 31 | 10 | 4 |
| All Competitions | 86 | 21 | 9 |
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World Cup 2026
Group E →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Côte d'Ivoire | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
2026 tournament outlook
Franck Kessié will represent Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Côte d'Ivoire have been drawn in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, Curaçao. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. As a midfielder, Kessié will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Côte d'Ivoire's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2006, 2010, 2014). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup
Franck Kessié is part of the Côte d'Ivoire squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Emerse Faé, alongside Y. Fofana, E. Agbadou, S. Fofana, and B. Touré among the key players.
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Côte d'Ivoire Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Y. Fofana | Goalkeeper |
| E. Agbadou | Defender |
| S. Fofana | Midfielder |
| B. Touré | Attacker |
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