Ivory Coast: a 2026 World Cup player announces international retirement

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast: a 2026 World Cup player announces international retirement

Jean Michaël Seri, a 34-year-old midfielder, announced his international retirement on July 16, 2026, two weeks after Ivory Coast's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Norway. Seri earned 64 caps for the Elephants, scoring 4 goals, participating in 5 Africa Cup of Nations, and winning the 2023 AFCON. He played his only World Cup 2026 match as a substitute against Curaçao. He is the first Ivorian player from this World Cup to retire internationally.

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