Côte d'Ivoire secures late win against Ecuador in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Côte d'Ivoire achieved a dramatic victory over Ecuador in their World Cup opener at Lincoln Financial Field, thanks to a 90th-minute goal by Amad Diallo. The match featured a high tempo and chances for both teams, with each hitting the woodwork. Ange-Yoan Bonny made his World Cup debut in the 56th minute after coming on for Wahi. This win puts Côte d'Ivoire on level points with Germany at the top of Group E, following Germany's significant victory over Curaçao earlier in the day. Côte d'Ivoire's next match is against Germany on June 20.
- •Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute.
- •Ange-Yoan Bonny made his World Cup debut in the second half.
- •Côte d'Ivoire and Germany lead Group E with three points each.
- •Côte d'Ivoire's next match is against Germany on June 20.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bonny makes World Cup debut in Côte d'Ivoire victory
"Côte d'Ivoire secured a last-gasp victory in their World Cup opener against Ecuador thanks to Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner.It was an entertaining and open contest at the Lincoln Financial Field i...
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