Ivory Coast 2010 World Cup Team

Ivory Coast Football Team Profile & Form

The Ivory Coast team will make its World Cup debut in 2010. The team qualified for the 3rd round of the tournament by winning a lightweight qualifying group ahead of the likes of Burkina Faso, Malawi and Guinea. The Ivory Coast football team topped their table without losing a match.

The performance of the Ivory Coast team will hinge on Didier Drogba’s form at the tournament. The Chelsea striker has a wealth of experience at the top level of club football, and is accustomed to playing against the world’s best players. If he’s on form during the tournament he could give his team the cutting edge they need to progress to the 2nd round of the tournament.

Quick Facts

Nickname: The Elephants
Coach: Vahid Halilhodžić
Confederation: UEFA
Best World Cup Performance: Debut
Highest FIFA Ranking: 18
Key Players: Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou

Ivory Coast World Cup Betting Tip

The Ivory Coast has been priced shorter than most in the World Cup betting markets, and at 30/1 doesn’t offer much value on trading. While a small outright punt can’t hurt, we’d look at backing Didier Drogba in the goalscorer markets during the Ivory Coast’s World Cup games. A recent draw against Germany suggests that the Ivorians may be the team to watch for upset wins at the World Cup.