World Cup: Ivory Coast beats Ecuador with late strike from Amad Diallo
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 15/06/2026 - 03:33Modified: 15/06/2026 - 03:57
- By: FRANCE 24 Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande celebrates after teammate Amad Diallo scored their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026.
- Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposition and halted Ecuador’s unbeaten run in all fixtures at 19 matches.
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Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E World Cup opener on Saturday, sealing a dramatic finish after a tight contest in which both sides created chances but failed to convert until the final moments.
Issued on: 15/06/2026 - 03:33Modified: 15/06/2026 - 03:57
By: FRANCE 24 Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande celebrates after teammate Amad Diallo scored their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. © Petr David Josek, AP Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night.