Amad Diallo's late strike earned Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador, marking their first FIFA World Cup victory in 12 years and a strong start to the 2026 campaign.
Jun 15, 2026
09:24 am
What's the storyIvory Coast began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
The match was decided by a late goal from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo.
His calm strike into the bottom corner in the dying minutes of the game gave Emerse Fae's team their first World Cup victory in 12 years.
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