CHESTER, Pennsylvania — For the Ivory Coast men’s national soccer team, the Philadelphia metropolitan area has emerged as an unexpected and fruitful home base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The West African side set up its training camp and team accommodations in the region, even hosting a pre-tournament friendly that drew roughly 10,000 local supporters, and has already kicked off its group stage campaign with a statement 1-0 win over Ecuador.
Ivory Coast eyes knockout stage of World Cup with striker Elye Wahi expected back amid investigation
