Nicolas Pépé
Player Profile
All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 3
All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3
FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 2
International appearances: 59
International goals: 14
International debut: 15 November 2016 vs France, Friendly 2016
Club: Villarreal CF (ESP)
*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026
In a competitive area of the pitch for the Cote d’Ivoire, boasting the likes of Simon Adingra, Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande; Nicolas Pepe will be key, be it from the start or off the bench this summer. The former Arsenal winger joined Villarreal in the summer of 2024 and he has been essential for The Yellow Submarine, helping them finish third in La Liga this season and qualify for the UEFA Champions League in back-to-back seasons for the first time ever.
Côte d'Ivoire Results
Côte d'Ivoire Squad
Côte d'Ivoire Group
| P | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +6 | 6 | |
| 2 | 3 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | 3 | -8 | 1 |
