Doué brothers set to face off for France and Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026

Guela Doué and Desire Doué, who grew up together in the Rennes academy, have been selected for different national teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guela, a top Ligue 1 right‑back, will represent the Ivory Coast, while his younger brother Desire, a striker for Paris Saint‑Germain, will play for France.

Both brothers made senior debuts after moving to new clubs in the summer of 2024—Guela to Strasbourg and Desire to PSG—where they helped their teams win successive Champions League titles. In a friendly on 5 June 2026, the Ivory Coast beat France 2‑1, with Guela scoring and Desire watching his brother’s celebration on the sidelines.

The brothers said they remain close despite wearing different colours. Desire was quoted saying, "We are like twin brothers, sharing everything and no secrets," while Guela added, "I am the trailblazer, and my brother follows." If both teams progress, a direct knockout encounter could pit the siblings against each other, echoing past World Cup brother duels such as the Boatengs and the Xhakas.