Ecuador's World Cup hopes dim after 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast eliminated Ecuador from the World Cup group stage with a 1‑0 victory in Philadelphia. Amad Diallo, a Manchester United winger, scored in the 90th minute, breaking Ecuador's 19‑match unbeaten streak that began in September 2024.

The defeat leaves Ecuador in a difficult position in Group E, which also includes Germany and Curaçao. A preview of Ecuador’s upcoming match against Curaçao highlights the South American side’s defensive record – 13 clean sheets in its last 20 games – and notes that bookmakers favor an Ecuador win. The result against Ivory Coast therefore heightens the stakes for Ecuador as it seeks to recover points to stay in contention for advancement.