Bazoumana Toure: “Playing in World Cup is my dream”

Ivory Coast youngster Bazoumana Touré is dreaming of playing in his debut FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by Canada, USA and Mexico.

The 20-year-old, who cut his teeth at home club ASEC MIMOSAS, is a revelation at German Bundesliga club, TSG Hoffenheim, a side joined from Swedish outfit Hammarby for the 2023/24 season.

“Jouer la Coupe du monde est mon rêve. Pour l’avenir, notre génération aura un grand impact sur le football ivoirien.” ✨

🇨🇮 Les confidences de Bazoumana Touré, crack d’Hoffenheim et futur des Éléphants de la Côte d’Ivoire. 🐘 pic.twitter.com/Cz4LpFGzCx

— HICHAM BENNIS 🇲🇦 (@Hichambnns_) April 7, 2026

Having risen through the Ivory Coast U-20, U-23 and earning five senior caps for the Elephants, the former Hammarby winger is eying a spot in coach Emerse Fae’s squad for the global football festival.

Bazoumana played three AFCON games

“Playing in the World Cup is my dream. In the future, our generation will have a major impact on Ivorian football,” Bazoumana Touré told Canal+ Sport 2.

The young forward was a member of Ivory Coast squad that reached the quarter finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

He played three matches under Emerse Fae as the three time African champions exited the AFCON following a 3-2 loss against Egypt.

He made an incredible substitute appearance against Gabon and Burkina Faso, scoring in both games.

Bazoumana has collected an impressive statistics in the Bundesliga this campaign, making 24 appearances with two goals and 11 assists for Hoffenheim.