LIVE! Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso in the 2026 WAFCON on beIN SPORTS

Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso begin their 2026 WAFCON campaigns with a thrilling West African derby in which much more than the tournament’s first three points will be at stake.

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The Lady Elephants return to Africa’s premier women’s competition after a 12-year absence, while the Lady Stallions will make only their second appearance in the tournament’s history.

The match will be available LIVE from 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Connect.

Ivory Coast aims to reclaim its place among Africa’s elite

Ivory Coast returns to the WAFCON for the first time since 2014, when it finished third, the best result in the country’s history in the competition.

Reynald Pedros’ team arrives with a squad combining youth and experience, although only three of its 26 players had previously competed in a WAFCON: Ange Koko N’Guessan, Mariam Diakité, and Rebecca Elloh.

Burkina Faso looks to showcase its growth

Burkina Faso enters its second WAFCON after making its tournament debut in 2022.

Issa Balbone’s team arrives with confidence and the intention of shedding its underdog label. Although Ivory Coast is ranked higher in the world standings, the Burkinabé coach believes those differences disappear once the match begins.

Burkina Faso is still searching for its first victory in WAFCON history after recording two defeats and one draw during its 2022 campaign.