Nicolas Pepe's Comeback to Ivory Coast Squad Amid Controversies
Published on: March 23, 2026, 3:45 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Ivory Coast striker Nicolas Pepe rejoined the national team after teenage striker Yann Diomande was injured. Pepe, omitted from previous tournaments, had sparked controversy with comments on Morocco's Cup of Nations record but has since apologized. Ivory Coast is set to face teams like Ecuador, Germany, and Curacao in the World Cup.
