2026 World Cup: After his heavily contested selection, a trend relieves pressure on Jean Michael Seri

A few days before the Elephants' entry into the 2026 World Cup, Ivorian midfielder Jean Michael Seri, 34, who plays in Slovenia, went viral after pronouncing his name with an English accent during a team introduction exercise. The video flooded social media, sparking imitations, humorous remixes, and even a music track. The team's mood remains relaxed ahead of their first match against Ecuador on June 14.