90th-Minute Stunner! Ivory Coast Downs Ecuador in Philly
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Ivory Coast and Ecuador began their FIFA World Cup Group E campaign at Philadelphia Stadium, seeking early advantage in a group that also features Germany and Curaçao.
- Ecuador enters the tournament on a 19-game unbeaten streak under Coach Sebastian Beccacece, while Ivory Coast, led by Coach Emerse Fae, aims for its first-ever knockout round appearance after winning the 2023 African Cup.
- Featuring captain Enner Valencia, Ecuador deployed a 3-4-3 formation with defenders Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapie, while Ivory Coast countered with a 4-4-2 lineup led by captain Franck Kessie and Manchester United's Amad.
- Early physical play emerged as Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie received a booking for a stamp on Piero Hincapie's foot, while midfielder S. Fofana was cautioned for a late challenge on Moisés Caicedo.
- Germany holds a commanding lead in Group E after defeating Curaçao 7-1, placing pressure on both Ivory Coast and Ecuador to secure points today to remain competitive for advancement.
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Diallo stars as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador
Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday. The Group E encounter had looked set to finish 0-0, hardly a surprise given Ecuador's incredible defensive record during qualifying, and that result may well have suited both teams. But the 23-year-old Diallo, who had been introduced in place of Bazoumana Toure shortly bef…
90th-minute stunner! Ivory Coast downs Ecuador in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- It's been a long time coming, but the World Cup has finally arrived in Philadelphia! Ivory Coast and Ecuador kicked things off Sunday night, and the first of six matches at Philadelphia Stadium delivered plenty of excitement. It took until the final moments, but Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo delivered the difference-maker in [...]
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news38.deAmad Diallo decides the game Ivory Coast - Ecuador only late. It already shows what the DFB selection has to prepare for.
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