Ivory Coast flag
Team Value
$302M
#22of 48
Group C· FIFA #41

Ivory Coast

AFCON champions, cocoa kings.

Simon Adingra

Their crown jewel is valued at $32M — about 11% of the entire Ivory Coast squad.

Ivory Coast, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts

  • Simon Adingra. Their crown jewel is valued at $32M — about 11% of the entire Ivory Coast squad.
  • Squad Worth $302M. Ivory Coast's 2026 squad is valued at $302M — #22 of 48 nations, about 19% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
  • FIFA World #41. Ivory Coast enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #41 in the world by FIFA, coached by E. Faé.
  • Drogba Stopped a Civil War. Didier Drogba's appeal after Ivory Coast's 2005 WC qualification is credited with helping pause the country's civil war.
  • AFCON Champions 2023 — At Home. Ivory Coast won the 2023 AFCON on home soil — after firing their coach mid-tournament.
  • $2K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Ivory Coast is $2K — ranked #44 of 48 WC nations.
  • $75.1B Economy. Ivory Coast's total economy is worth $75.1B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
  • 3rd African Nation to Win Multiple AFCONs Hosting. Ivory Coast has now won 3 AFCONs (1992, 2015, 2023) — a continental powerhouse.
  • Golden Generation. Drogba, the Touré brothers, Eboué, Kalou — Ivory Coast's 2000s squad was one of Africa's greatest generations.
  • World's #1 Cocoa Producer. Ivory Coast produces over 40% of the world's cocoa — and exports footballers to Europe at a similar clip.
The Elephants

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast — Heading to the 2026 World Cup

Group C · FIFA #41 · Coach E. Faé

Significant Football Achievements

WinnerAFCON × 3(2024)
WinnerWC: 3 appearances
Money Score
#39
47/100
Football Score
#27
41/100
Total GDP$75.1B
Population28.9M
StarSimon Adingra
CoachE. Faé
Squad spotlight · 13 key players

Ivory Coast flagIvory Coast's World Cup squad

Forward · #1 of 13

Simon Adingra

Brighton 23 yrs

AFCON 2023 winning hero. Brighton's flying winger.

Valuation
Medium
Market value
$32M
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Financial personality

Meet the nationIvory Coast flag

The Elephants

Ivory Coast supplies ~40% of the world's cocoa and won the 2023 AFCON on home soil. The economy is one of West Africa's fastest growing.

Fun money fact

Ivory Coast produces about 40% of the world's cocoa beans.

12 things that define Ivory Coast

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Total economy
$75.1B GDP — the engine behind it all.
Squad price tag
Worth $302M — 19% of the world's most valuable squad (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England).
Simon Adingra
Their crown-jewel is valued at $32M — about 11% of the entire squad.
FIFA Ranking
#41 in the world coming into the 2026 World Cup.
Money rank
#39 of 48 World Cup nations on the overall money index.
Football wealth
#27 of 48 on football wealth — squad value, league strength and revenue combined.
Wealth podium
Ranked #44 in median household wealth ($2K).
Savers
Households save 10% of income — roughly 2.3× the US savings rate.
Cash culture
Only 1% of adults own stocks — wealth stays in property, bonds and cash.
Renter nation
Only 50% own their home — most households rent for life.
Trophy cabinet
AFCON × 3 (2024) · WC: 3 appearances
Did you know?
Ivory Coast produces about 40% of the world's cocoa beans.
Stars, coach & trophies

The football pavilion

Star player
Simon Adingra
Market value $32M
Team market value$302M
vs richest squad (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England, $1.62B)
Head coach
E. Faé
League strength
48/100
AFCON × 3 (2024)
WC: 3 appearances
Where Ivory Coast stands among 48 WC nations

Rankings

Overall Money
#39
of 48
Wealth
#44
of 48
Savings
#33
of 48
Investing
#41
of 48
Entrepreneurship
#36
of 48
Home Ownership
#29
of 48
Happiness
#32
of 48
Football Wealth
#27
of 48
Traits on a scale of 1–10

Money DNA

Saving Discipline
5
Investment Culture
3
Risk Tolerance
6
Entrepreneurship
7
Financial Stability
4
Home Ownership Strength
7
Long-Term Wealth Building
5
The numbers behind the personality

Key financial stats

Total GDP
$75.1B
GDP / Capita
$3K
Median Wealth
$2K
Avg Salary
$3K
Population
28.9M
Home Ownership
50%
Savings Rate
10%
Stock Participation
1%
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What is Ivory Coast's financial personality?

Ivory Coast is "The Elephants". Ivory Coast supplies ~40% of the world's cocoa and won the 2023 AFCON on home soil. The economy is one of West Africa's fastest growing.

How wealthy is Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast has a GDP per capita of $3K, a total economy of $75.1B, and median household wealth of $2K. It ranks #44 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.

What is Ivory Coast's savings rate?

Households in Ivory Coast save about 10% of disposable income, and 1% of adults participate in the stock market.

How strong is Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #41 by FIFA, coached by E. Faé, with Simon Adingra as their star player (market value $32M). Their full squad is valued at $302M.

Which group is Ivory Coast in at the 2026 World Cup?

Ivory Coast is drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

What are Ivory Coast's biggest football achievements?

Ivory Coast's honours include: AFCON × 3 (2024), WC: 3 appearances.

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