Mondial 2026 : Abidjan mobilise sa diaspora américaine pour pousser les Éléphants
With two years to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup (United States, Canada, Mexico), Ivory Coast is launching a diplomatic and sporting offensive. The objective is clear: to transform the Ivorian community in North America into a structured and influential "12th man" to support the national team.
On Monday, April 27, a crucial meeting took place in Abidjan between the Minister of Sports, Adje Silas Metch , and the Consul General of Côte d'Ivoire in New York, Inza Camara . On the agenda: the establishment of an unprecedented support system for the Elephants (Ivory Coast national football team) on American soil.
"It's not just about filling stadiums, but about building a lasting bridge between Abidjan and New York."
The culmination of this strategy will be the organization of a major mobilization forum in Philadelphia . This gathering aims to:
While football is the driving force behind this initiative, Ivorian ambitions extend beyond the pitch. The government intends to leverage the World Cup's media exposure to:
By placing its diaspora at the heart of its strategy, Ivory Coast is not only preparing for a sporting competition; it is activating a lever of economic and patriotic power to shine well beyond 2026.
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