Amad Diallo has expressed pride in Côte d'Ivoire's campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the Elephants have made history even as their tournament came to an end with a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night.

A breakthrough for Ivorian football

Côte d'Ivoire had participated in three previous World Cup editions without ever advancing beyond the group stage. That record changed at this tournament, as Emerse Faé's young side came through Group E to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in the nation's history.