🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Africa · FIFA CIV
Key Statistics
9
Matches
3-1-5
Record (W-D-L)
13
Goals Scored
-1
Goal Difference
10
Points
0
Titles 🏆
31.2M
Population
$121.5B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Ivory Coast had a squad packed with superstar talent like Didier Drogba, yet they spent their entire golden era complaining about the "Group of Death." It was the perfect, ready-made excuse for never making it out of the group stage.
They ran fast, looked intimidating, and then choked when the pressure was on. A team that had all the physical attributes of a champion but the mental strength of a wet paper towel.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Brazil | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — |
| 2010 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 2006 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — |
| Total | 3 editions | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | — |
World Cup Appearances
2006, 2010, 2014
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Ivory Coast has a population of 31.2M and an estimated GDP of $121.5B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 0.42 | #51 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 0.32 | #51 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | 0.10 | #47 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #21 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.11 | #24 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.08 | #25 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.02 | #24 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #21 / 84 |
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