Quiz! Can you name the Ivory Coast line-up from the 2010 World Cup match against Portugal?

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It's become an iconic clash for what happened to Wayne Rooney – but who lined up for Portugal?

A general wide view while Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal runs with the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Ivory Coast and Portugal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 15, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
(Image credit: Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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The Ivory Coast Golden Generation is one of the most beloved African sides of all time.

In the mid-2000s, they sprung up out of nowhere, with Premier League stars across the pitch, not to mention brain and brawn across the side. They made three World Cups in a row from 2006 and 2014 and though they never made it out of a group, their bright orange shirts and superstars are a core memory for everyone who grew up during that time.

2010 was their best showing by a small margin: they drew one more game in South Africa than they had done at their other two tournaments. In Port Elizabeth in their opening game of that tournament, Les Elephantes faced Portugal and held them to a 0-0. 

So how much do you remember of that classic Ivory Coast side? You should at least get their captain and star striker…

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.