Franck Kessié at the 2026 World Cup
Franck Yannick Kessié is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and the Ivory Coast national team. Franck Kessié lines up as Ivory Coast's central midfielder, and his job is controlling tempo and linking play.
Ivory Coast go into the tournament as dark horses at 0.4% per Polymarket's live market, and if they are to go deep they will need to manage consistency, which puts the spotlight squarely on Franck Kessié. Alongside Sébastien Haller, he gives Emerse Faé's side a spine to build around.
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