Ivory Coast Chooses Dallas for World Cup Preparations
As the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup continues, Ivory Coast has selected Dallas as the base city for their pre-tournament preparations. The Elephants will set up camp in the Texas city, where they will fine-tune their squad for the tournament in Brazil, set to kick off on June 12.
During their stay in Dallas, Ivory Coast will play two key friendly matches. On May 30, they will face Bosnia, followed by a match against El Salvador on June 6. These fixtures will serve as crucial opportunities for coach Sabri Lamouchi to assess the form and fitness of his players ahead of their World Cup campaign.
The Ivorian public is hopeful that their team will make a deep run in this third World Cup appearance, with the Elephants aiming to surpass the successes of previous tournaments. The preparation matches will offer insights into how well the team is shaping up as they look to make their mark in Brazil.
