Amad Diallo scores late winner as Ivory Coast topples Ecuador
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Amad Diallo netted a 90th-minute goal to secure a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in their Group E opener at the 2026 World Cup on June 15. The match, held in Philadelphia, was tightly contested, with both teams hitting the woodwork several times. Prior to Diallo's decisive strike, Ecuador dominated early exchanges but failed to convert their chances. Ivory Coast aims to build momentum ahead of their next match against Germany, while Ecuador seeks to bounce back against Curaçao.
- •Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute for Ivory Coast.
- •Both teams hit the crossbar multiple times during the match.
- •Ecuador had a strong start but couldn't capitalize on their chances.
- •Ivory Coast aims for knockout stage qualification.
- •Next, Ivory Coast will face Germany and Ecuador will play Curaçao.
- 2:28 AMESPN Soccer — Utd's Amad scores late as Ivory Coast top Ecuador
- 1:50 AMBBC Sport — Amad scores late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador
- 1:23 AMBBC Sport — Amad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast
- 1:21 AMThe Guardian Sport — Amad Diallo scores 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire leave it late to sink Ecuador
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Yan Diomande’s Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with late winner
"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.The Ivory Coast goal was living a charmed life as Ecuador struck the woodwork again on the half-hour mark, Pedro Vite slipping in Minda to be denied this time.
"The substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Côte d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their Group E opener. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first World Cup victory over South American opposition and halted Ecuador’s unbeaten run at 19 matches. Continue reading...
"Ivory Coast boost their chances of progressing to knockout stages for the first time in the World Cup with a late win against Ecuador. Substitute Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 90th minute after...
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 15, 2026, 2:28 AMUtd's Amad scores late as Ivory Coast top Ecuador
A late goal from Amad Diallo earned the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win in and end-to-end opening World Cup clash with Ecuador in Philadelphia.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 1:50 AMAmad scores late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 1:23 AMAmad scores 90th-minute winner for Ivory Coast
Watch how Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo wins their Group E match against Ecuador in the 90th minute at the 2026 World Cup.
- The Guardian SportJun 15, 2026, 1:21 AMAmad Diallo scores 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire leave it late to sink Ecuador
The substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Côte d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their Group E opener. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first World Cup victory over South American opposition and halted Ecuador’s unbeaten run at 19 matches. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:19 AMDiallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
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.The Ivory Coast goal was living a charmed life as Ecuador struck the woodwork again on the half-hour mark, Pedro Vite slipping in Minda to be denied this time.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:19 AMWorld Cup: Yan Diomande’s Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with late winner
Ivory Coast boost their chances of progressing to knockout stages for the first time in the World Cup with a late win against Ecuador. Substitute Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 90th minute after...
- Sky Sports Football—Man Utd's Amad nets last-minute winner to see Ivory Coast past Ecuador
Man Utd winger Amad Diallo came off the bench to net a 90th-minute strike to get Ivory Coast's World Cup off to the perfect start with a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Group E.
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