Ivory Coast beats Ecuador 1-0 with 90th‑minute Djaló goal in World Cup 2026 qualifier

Ivory Coast secured a 1‑0 victory over Ecuador in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match played in Philadelphia, United States. The winning goal came in the 90th minute when Amad Djaló converted a low‑drive after a swift counter‑attack, breaking Ecuador’s 19‑match unbeaten streak.

The result gave Ivory Coast three points, placing them level on points with Germany at the top of Group 5 and moving them close to a knockout‑stage qualification. The win also marked the first loss for Ecuador since September 2024 and strengthens Ivory Coast’s chances of reaching the knockout phase of the tournament.