Ivory Coast beats Ecuador 1-0 with Amad Diallo goal in World Cup 2026 opener

On 15 June 2026, Ivory Coast opened its World Cup 2026 campaign by defeating Ecuador 1‑0. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the only goal in the 90th minute after a run down the right flank by Wilfried Singo. The match was cautious in the first half, ending 0‑0 at halftime, before Ivory Coast created more chances in the second half. With the win, Ivory Coast sits second in Group E behind Germany after the opening round.

Key moments included early chances for Ecuador, notably a punt by Enner Valencia in the 11th minute and a header by Alan Minda that struck the crossbar in the 28th minute. Ivory Coast received three yellow cards in the first half, but their defensive resilience and the late strike secured the victory.