On 8 August 2014, Drogba announced his retirement from international football with a record of 65 goals in 105 appearances, ending his international career as his country's all-time top scorer, remaining so as of February 2018, and with the third-most appearances, behind Didier Zokora (123) and Kolo Touré (120).
Pada 8 Agustus 2014, Drogba mengumumkan bahwa ia pensiun dari sepak bola internasional dengan catatan 65 gol dalam 105 penampilan, mengakhiri karier internasionalnya sebagai pencetak skor sepanjang masa dari negaranya, remaining so hingga February 2018, dan dengan penampilan terbanyak ketiga, setelah Didier Zokora (123) dan Kolo Touré (120).