Amad Diallo begins World Cup match on bench for Ivory Coast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Amad Diallo will not start for Ivory Coast in their opening World Cup match against Ecuador on June 14, 2026. The decision is attributed to the team's depth in attacking players, which includes Toure and Diomande. Diallo, an attacker from Manchester United, may appear as a substitute later in the game. The Ivory Coast squad is noted for being the youngest team in the tournament with an average age of 25.8 years.
- •Amad Diallo is on the bench against Ecuador.
- •Ivory Coast has a deep roster of attacking options.
- •The team features the youngest average age in the tournament.
- •Diallo could be expected to contribute off the bench.
- •The match takes place on June 14, 2026.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Why Amad Diallo isn't starting for Ivory Coast at the World Cup
"It feels natural that an attacker from Manchester United would be in the starting 11.
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