Ivory Coast — Somalia
The qualifying draw put Ivory Coast and Somalia in Group C, so they play each other twice.
The ranking separates them by 168 places: Ivory Coast at 31, Somalia at 199.
Both legs
| Matchday | Home | Away | Match window | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Somalia | Ivory Coast | September 21 – October 6, 2026 | to be confirmed |
| 6 | Ivory Coast | Somalia | March 22 – March 30, 2027 | to be confirmed |
Kick-off times are shown as to be confirmed because CAF has published windows, not individual dates.
Where these teams are shown
| Country | Where to watch | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Côte d'Ivoire | NCI | Free to air Held rights for the 2025 edition |
| Côte d'Ivoire | RTI | Free to air Held rights for the 2025 edition |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Canal+ | Subscription Held rights for the 2025 edition |
The rights column states which edition each broadcaster is confirmed for, not which one it is assumed to carry.
The group context
Both sides play six qualifiers in Group C. How many go through has not been announced.
Common questions
- When do Ivory Coast and Somalia play?
- Both legs fall inside the international windows shown above. CAF has not yet set the exact dates.
- How many times do these teams meet?
- Twice, with each side hosting once.