Marcel Desailly backs Ivory Coast as Africa’s best bet for 2026 World Cup

2026-02-04 - 00:07

Former France international and 1998 FIFA World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has tipped Côte d’Ivoire as Africa’s most realistic contender to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the country’s depth, quality, and growing belief on the global stage. The legendary defender made these remarks in Abidjan during the FIFA World Cup