Seko Fofana takes FC Porto to the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast | OneFootball

Seko Fofana has been called up to represent Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, making the final list of 26 players selected for the tournament’s final stage.

The Porto midfielder is among the options for the centre of the pitch, alongside names such as Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré and Jean-Michaël Seri, in a squad selection that confirms the strength of Ivory Coast’s midfield for the tournament.

Ivory Coast have been drawn in World Cup Group E and are set to make their debut on 12 June against Ecuador. In the group stage, the African side will also face Germany and Curaçao, as they look to progress from a demanding group.

In addition to Seko Fofana, the Ivory Coast squad also includes other players linked to Portuguese football, such as Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande and Ghislain Konan.

Fofana’s call-up is recognition of both his current form and his importance on the international stage, with the midfielder once again earning the trust of his national team for one of world football’s biggest showcases. For FC Porto, the midfielder’s presence at the tournament also highlights the squad’s international stature on the eve of a competition of the highest prestige.

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