Côte d'Ivoire: Ismaël Diomandé - 'If you put in these young people's heads that we're going to win the World Cup...'

Côte d'Ivoire, quarterfinalists at the last Africa Cup of Nations, begin their 2026 World Cup on Sunday against Ecuador. Former international Ismaël Diomandé believes the Ivorian squad, the youngest at the tournament, can make an impact if they adopt a winning mindset. He highlights young talents Christ Inao Oulaï, Yan Diomandé, and Ousmane Diomandé as the future of the team. Diomandé cites Morocco's semifinal run in 2022 as an example of what is possible.