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FA Cup · Midfielder · #0 · Côte d'Ivoire · 37 yrs
Yaya Touré is a midfielder. Yaya Touré is a represents Côte d'Ivoire, 37 years old, midfielder. Yaya Touré was born in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire on 1983-05-13. Yaya Touré is 188 cm cm tall and weighs 90 kg kg. Yaya Touré's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across FA Cup, Premier League, Africa Cup of Nations, Cup, and other leagues. Yaya Touré's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Yaya Touré season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Midfielder · #0
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-03 | N/A |  Olympiakos Piraeus OLY |  Qingdao Huanghai QUI |
| 2018-09-02 | Free |  Manchester City MCI | Olympiakos Piraeus OLY |
| 2010-07-02 | € 30M |  Barcelona BAR | Manchester City MCI |
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As the Elephants battle to overwrite a history of missed chances, all eyes are locked on their past tournament records, leaving fans wondering just how far this current squad can push their all-time best finish. Stepping back onto the global stage with a hungry new roster, Ivory Coast is ready to shake off years of disappointment and fight for a deep World Cup run. As the Elephants battle to overwrite a history of missed chances, all eyes are locked on their past tournament records, leaving fans wondering just how far this current squad can push their all-time best finish. The national team arrived at the 2026 World Cup after a long absence from global competition and with a squad that combines experienced leaders with exciting young talent. After years of falling short despite producing legendary players, Ivory Coast entered the tournament determined to finally break through. Before this tournament, Ivory Coast had qualified for three previous World Cups: 2006, 2010, and 2014. Despite having some of Africa’s most talented players, the national team was eliminated in the group stage every time. The 2006 tournament marked Ivory Coast’s first appearance on soccer’s biggest stage. Led by Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, and a golden generation of players, the Elephants were placed in a difficult group with Argentina and the Netherlands and were unable to reach the knockout rounds. Then, four years later in South Africa, Ivory Coast again faced a challenging group featuring Brazil and Portugal. Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast encourages a team mate The national team earned four points and recorded a memorable 3-0 victory over North Korea, but it was still not enough to advance. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil produced the most painful exit. Ivory Coast needed only a draw against Greece in their final group match, but a late penalty ended their hopes and sent the Elephants home once again. The breakthrough finally arrives in 2026 Despite those disappointments, Ivory Coast achieved a unique record before 2026. The national team had won at least one match in every World Cup tournament it had qualified for, showing consistent competitiveness even without progressing further. The 2026 World Cup changed everything for Ivory Coast. Under coach Emerse Fae, the national team finally achieved the milestone that previous generations could not reach. Ivory Coast advanced beyond the group stage for the first time in its history, reaching the Round of 32. The achievement ended a long wait for the Elephants, who had previously been unable to escape the first phase of the tournament. TournamentGroup Stage OpponentsRecord (W-D-L)Final Result2006 GermanyArgentina, Netherlands, Serbia and Montenegro1–0–2Group Stage2010 South AfricaBrazil, Portugal, North Korea1–1–1Group Stage2014 BrazilColombia, Greece, Japan1–0–2Group Stage2026 United States / Canada / MexicoEcuador, Germany, Curacao2–0–1Round of 32 (Ongoing) The national team qualified after finishing second in Group E behind Germany. Ivory Coast collected six points thanks to victories over Ecuador and Curacao, while their only defeat came in a narrow 2-1 loss against Germany. The campaign showed the balance that Fae has built. Ivory Coast remained defensively strong while relying on talented attackers to create moments in transition. Wilfried Bony of the Ivory Coast (C) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Yaya Toure (L) and Gervinho during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Ivory Coast’s best-ever World Cup finish Before 2026, Ivory Coast’s best World Cup results were all group-stage appearances. The golden generation featuring Drogba came close, but never managed to reach the knockout rounds. StatisticRecordAppearances4 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2026)Matches Played12 (through the 2026 group stage)Wins / Draws / Losses5 Wins / 1 Draw / 6 LossesGoals For / Goals Against17 Goals Scored / 16 Goals Conceded (through the 2026 group stage)Maiden World Cup GoalDidier Drogba (2006 vs. Argentina)Biggest World Cup Win3-0 vs.
With no second chance in the knockout stages, the outcome of this all-or-nothing battle will send a massive ripple through the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. Leaving it all on the pitch, Norway and the Ivory Coast are clashing for survival in the Round of 32. With no second chance in the knockout stages, the outcome of this all-or-nothing battle will send a massive ripple through the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. The match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, represents a historic moment for Ivory Coast, which has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in its history. Norway, meanwhile, returns to this stage after 28 years away from the competition and arrives with one of the tournament’s most dangerous forwards in Erling Haaland. Both national teams have shown flashes of quality during the group stage. However, the knockout format means there is no room for mistakes. Norway and Ivory Coast arrive with different stories Ivory Coast entered the tournament hoping to create a new chapter in its World Cup history. The national team previously appeared at three consecutive World Cups between 2006 and 2014, but the famous generation led by Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure never managed to reach the knockout stage. This time, the Elephants finally broke that barrier. Ivory Coast collected six points in Group E after victories over Ecuador and Curacao, with a narrow defeat against Germany separating them from a perfect record. PosTeamGPW-D-LPtsStatus1.Germany32-0-16Qualified2.Ivory Coast32-0-16Qualified3.Ecuador31-1-14Qualified (Best 3rd)4.Curacao30-1-21Eliminated Meanwhile, Norway’s journey has been led by superstar striker Erling Haaland. Playing in his first World Cup, the Manchester City forward immediately made an impact by scoring twice in Norway’s 4-1 victory over Iraq before adding another brace in the dramatic 3-2 win against Senegal. Those results sent Norway into the Round of 32, where they now face a new challenge. The team rested several key players against France and suffered a 4-1 defeat, but the decision allowed Haaland and Martin Odegaard to enter the knockout stage fresh. PosTeamGPW-D-LPtsStatus1.France33-0-09Qualified2.Norway32-0-16Qualified3.Senegal31-0-23Qualified (Best 3rd)4.Iraq30-0-30Eliminated What happens if Norway wins and Ivory Coast loses? A victory for Norway would send the national team into the Round of 16 for the first time in World Cup history. The reward would be a blockbuster meeting with Brazil, creating one of the most exciting knockout-stage matchups of the tournament. Erling Haaland of Norway. The winner of the Norway-Ivory Coast match advances directly to face Brazil, which has already secured its place in the next round. For Norway, defeating Ivory Coast would represent another major milestone after returning to the World Cup stage. A victory would also continue Haaland’s attempt to lead Norway into its deepest-ever World Cup run. The country’s famous 1998 team reached the Round of 16, but this generation has the chance to go even further. If Norway defeats Brazil after that, the national team would advance to the quarterfinals and move closer to an unforgettable tournament story. What happens if Ivory Coast wins and Norway loses? A defeat against Ivory Coast would bring Norway’s impressive return to the World Cup to an end. Because this is a knockout match, there is no second chance, and the losing national team is eliminated from the competition. Franck Kessie #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates scoring For Haaland, Odegaard, and a talented Norwegian generation, elimination would be a disappointment after such a strong group stage. The national team entered the tournament with confidence and quickly became one of the most entertaining sides to watch. A Norway exit would also create a historic moment for Ivory Coast. The Elephants would reach the Round of 16 and contin
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