Amad Diallo's 90th‑minute goal gives Ivory Coast 1‑0 win over Ecuador in World Cup opener

Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026. Amad Diallo, the Manchester United winger who came on for Bazoumana Toure around the 60th minute, scored the only goal from a right‑wing cross finished with a side‑foot in the 90th minute. The match drew 68,274 spectators, many wearing yellow for Ecuador, and was attended by US rap mogul Jay‑Z.

This is Ivory Coast’s first World Cup victory since beating Japan in Brazil 2014, ending a 12‑year winless streak at the tournament. As the reigning African champions (2024), the win puts them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Ecuador, despite a strong defensive qualifying record, now faces an uphill task to progress.

Ivory Coast’s next Group E game is against Germany in Toronto on Saturday, June 20, 2026, while Ecuador will play Curacao in Kansas City the same day. Fans can follow the team's progress via CAF and FIFA official channels. With the win, Ivory Coast’s chances of reaching the last‑16 look promising—will you be watching the Germany clash to see if they can keep the momentum?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/15/ivory-coast-stun-ecuador-at-world-cup-with-diallo-late-goal/