Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIvory Coast's Amad Diallo celebrates after the win over Ecuador (Reuters)Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening World Cup match held in Philadelphia. The decisive goal was scored in the 90th minute by Manchester United forward Amad Diallo, who came on as a substitute. Amad's late strike ended Ecuador's impressive 19-game unbeaten streak, marking a significant result for Ivory Coast. Ecuador had several opportunities to score, hitting the woodwork three times throughout the match, while Ivory Coast also rattled the bar once. Following the match, Amad expressed the team's focus and ambition to 'make history', while Ecuador's coach Sebastian Beccacece acknowledged his side's 'tremendous effort' despite the loss. In fullAmad Diallo snatches late Ivory Coast winner against Ecuador as Liverpool target shinesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Manchester United's Amad Diallo begins his 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with Ivory Coast in the US after scoring the winner against France in a

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.