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Ivory Coast edges Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup opener with late goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Ivory Coast edges Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup opener with late goal

Summary

Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their World Cup opener on June 15, 2026, with Amad Diallo scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. The match took place in Philadelphia, where the Ivorians, making their return to the tournament after eight years, overcame initial nerves to secure the win. Yan Diomande highlighted the team's determination to make an impact in the competition, pinning their hopes on the upcoming match against Germany on June 20. Ecuador's loss ended a 19-match unbeaten streak, a challenging start for the team as they aim to bounce back in their next game.

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By the Numbers

•Ivory Coast wins opener against Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
•Amad Diallo scored the late winner in the 90th minute.
•Ivory Coast aims to advance past the group stage for the first time.
•Next match for Ivory Coast is against Germany on June 20.
•Ecuador's loss snaps a 19-match unbeaten streak.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener

What they're saying

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Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 to open their account on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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