• Abidjan currently stands as the preferred destination for the 2026 French Super Cup curtain-raiser.
• The Ligue de Football Professionnel will confirm the venue during a board meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
• Should the Ivory Coast bid fail, the fixture will revert to a stadium inside France.

The West African city of Abidjan now leads the race to stage the 2026 Trophée des Champions, according to reports from French publication L’Équipe. Organisers currently view the Ivory Coast capital as the most likely host for this prestigious clash.

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) plans to announce the final venue this Wednesday. This yearly contest traditionally pits the reigning Ligue 1 champions against the current Coupe de France holders. In recent seasons, officials have moved this fixture away from French soil to attract a wider global audience.

Abidjan appears best placed to continue this overseas trend. The metropolis offers a high-profile setting for the match within the West Africa region.

However, domestic options remain on the table. If the LFP decides against awarding the event to the Ivory Coast, the game will return to a venue in France. The governing body will release their official choice following Wednesday’s meeting.