The governing body of Ivorian football has officially addressed concerns surrounding an incident that occurred in Wilmington, Delaware. On Tuesday, June 16, a man wanted by law enforcement opened fire on two individuals at ChristianaCare Hospital, which is located near the lodging of the Ivory Coast national team during the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In light of these alarming reports, the Ivorian Football Federation released a statement to clarify the situation. The organization confirmed that the national team, known as the Elephants, has not been impacted by the incident in any way.
“The Ivorian Football Federation wishes to reassure all supporters of the Elephants, the media, and the general public following reports concerning an incident that took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital in the State of Delaware. The Ivorian Football Federation wishes to make it clear that the national team has not been affected in any way by this incident. It further confirms that the national team, its coaching staff, and the entire delegation are staying in a secure environment and are continuing their activities as normal,” the statement read.