Ivory Coast edges Ecuador 1-0 in thrilling World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a tense World Cup match on June 14 in Philadelphia. The match featured several close calls, including three shots off the crossbar, two from Ecuador, and a decisive goal by Diallo in the 90th minute. Diomandé was highlighted as the standout performer. This marks Ivory Coast's first win against a South American team after previous defeats to Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia in past World Cups. The match was noted for its high intensity and quality play throughout.
- •Ivory Coast wins 1-0 against Ecuador on June 14
- •Diallo scores the late winner in the 90th minute
- •Match featured three shots off the crossbar, two from Ecuador
- •Ivory Coast's first victory against South American opposition
- •Diomandé recognized as standout player for Ivory Coast
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in thriller; see group standings
"The fourth FIFA World Cup match that kicked off and ended this Sunday (14), Brasília time, was of a HIGH level.0-0 kept insisting on being the main character in Philadelphia, but that was just a "det...
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