Ivory Coast earns first World Cup win in 12 years over Ecuador
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On June 14, Ivory Coast secured its first World Cup victory in over a decade, triumphing 1-0 against Ecuador. The win marks a significant return to form for the team, also known as Les Elephants, during this summer's tournament. Viewers may have noticed the team abbreviated as 'CIV' instead of the expected 'IVC' or 'IVO', reflecting the country's official name, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. This summer's World Cup is providing greater visibility for the team and enhancing recognition of its official nomenclature.
- •Ivory Coast won 1-0 against Ecuador on June 14.
- •This is the team's first World Cup win in 12 years.
- •The country is referred to as Côte d’Ivoire officially.
- •The abbreviation 'CIV' is used instead of 'IVC' or 'IVO'.
- •Match viewers are becoming more familiar with Ivory Coast.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Why is Ivory Coast called CIV? Explaining country code for 2026 World Cup team
"Here's why the Ivory Coast has a different abbreviation than what many would have expected.
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