Cote d’Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup under the roof of Lincoln Financial Field stadium.
In the first-ever meeting between the two sides, all indicators suggested that it would be the first goalless draw of this tournament.
Match Highlights and Goals
Ecuador were the better team in the first half, but Cote d’Ivoire came out in the second half and decided to turn the tables. Their efforts paid off through a late goal in the 90th minute, scored by Manchester United’s star Amad Diallo.
With this victory, Cote d’Ivoire are very close to their first-ever appearance in the knockout stages.
