Ivory Coast secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Gambia on Tuesday to reclaim first place in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
In a tightly contested encounter, Emerse Faé’s side did just enough to earn the three points and overtake Gabon at the top of the standings.
Sébastien Haller, who had previously assisted Evann Guessand in the win over Burundi, proved decisive once again—this time finding the back of the net.
The striker, currently playing for FC Utrecht, scored the game’s only goal in the 15th minute, sealing an important win for the Elephants.
With this result, Ivory Coast now leads the group with 16 points, moving one point ahead of Gabon, who sit second with 15.
As the qualifiers progress, the Elephants remain in control of their World Cup destiny.
For Gambia, the struggles continue. The Scorpions remain in fifth place with just four points, leaving them with an uphill battle in their qualification campaign.
