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Ivory Coast's forward Amad Diallo celebrates scoring in the 2026 World Cup Group E vs Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. [MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP
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 before the hour mark, had other ideas as he finished first-time from a right-wing cross right just as the game was heading for injury time.
