PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Coach Sebastian Beccacece cut a frustrated figure after Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten run ended with a late 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast on Sunday, saying his side had done enough to win their World Cup opener.Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give the Ivorians all three points in t

Both teams arrive with formidable records and hopes of gaining an early edge in a tight group

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Ivory Coast left it late to claim a precious three points when they defeated Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup Group E on Sunday as Amad Diallo scored a clinical…

Forward breaks Ecuador hearts with last-ditch strike as Elephants make winning start in Group E

PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s…

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E World Cup opener on Saturday, sealing a dramatic finish after a…

Amad Diallo's last-minute goal secures Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador in their first World Cup appearance since 2014.

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.

Con gol de Amad Diallo, los africanos se impusieron 1 a 0 por el Grupo E; la Tri cayó después de 19 partidos

Ecuador looked strong before Diallo broke through in the 90th minute with a clinical left-footed shot to seal the win.

Making its fourth appearance in the World Cup and first since 2014, Ivory Coast took a step toward reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Coach Sebastian Beccacece cut a frustrated figure after Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten run ended with a late 1-0 defeat by Ivory Coast on Sunday, saying his…

Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Cote d'Ivoire a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador.

PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Manager Emerse Fae said Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador showed his young side's World Cup ambitions are genuine, after substitute Amad Diallo's…

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.

World Cup 2026 Ecuador lost their opener 1-0 to Ivory Coast, beaten by a late Amad Diallo strike despite a competitive display in Philadelphia.

Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador: Amad fired in a late winner to condemn to end Ecuador’s 19-game unbeaten streak

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Amad’s 90th-minute goal gives Elephants victory, now Ivorians prepare for tough match against Germany