Yan Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Yan Diomande is making his World Cup debut for Ivory Coast today at 7 p.m. against Ecuador. The 19-year-old winger, currently with RB Leipzig, has previously played for DME Academy in Daytona Beach. Ivory Coast faces Germany and Curaçao in upcoming group matches. The tournament is taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- •Diomande joins Ivory Coast, competing in Group E.
- •The match takes place at Philadelphia Stadium.
- •Diomande scored three goals for Ivory Coast prior to the tournament.
- •Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 in their last match.
- •The World Cup features 48 teams in 2026.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Yan Diomande? What to know about USA-educated Ivory Coast World Cup star
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch former DME Academy player Yan Diomande, Ivory Coast in FIFA World Cup
"Former DME Academy soccer player Yan Diomande will make his World Cup debut for Ivory Coast on Sunday. Here's what to know and how to watch.
"One of Ivory Coast's most important players at the 2026 World Cup took a detour through the United States on his path to soccer stardom.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 11:40 PMWho is Yan Diomande? What to know about USA-educated Ivory Coast World Cup star
One of Ivory Coast's most important players at the 2026 World Cup took a detour through the United States on his path to soccer stardom.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:04 AMHow to watch former DME Academy player Yan Diomande, Ivory Coast in FIFA World Cup
Former DME Academy soccer player Yan Diomande will make his World Cup debut for Ivory Coast on Sunday. Here's what to know and how to watch.
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