Leipzig's Diomande leads Ivory Coast squad in bid to topple Germany

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16 May 2026 • 12:20 AM MYT
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RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande is the stand-out name in Ivory Coast's squad for the World Cup.

The 19-year-old winger is part of the 26-man squad which will take on Germany in North America next month along with Bazoumana Toure of Hoffenheim.

Ivory Coast start their Group E campaign against Ecuador on June 15 before meeting Germany and Curaçao. Manchester United's Amad Diallo is also in the squad.

The Ivorians also named five standby players on Friday, including former Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller, who now plays for Dutch club Utrecht.

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