To the Fisht Olympic Stadium
The days leading up to the quarter-final match against Croatia were intense and focused for the Ivorian national team.
Coach Hervé Renard was in high gear, orchestrating rigorous training sessions and planning the game strategy with his assistants. Every player was pushed to their limits, both physically and mentally, knowing that they were on the cusp of a historic achievement in the World Cup.
On the training ground, the players displayed unwavering dedication. They honed their fitness, fine-tuned their skills, and absorbed every instruction from the coaching staff. There were no complaints, only a shared determination to give their all for Ivory Coast.