Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo Nets Last‑Minute World Cup Winner as African Teams Shine

Ivory Coast Amad Diallo World Cup African teams last‑minute goal

Amad Diallo entered the match for Ivory Coast against Ecuador in the 56th minute and scored a 90th‑minute winner on June 11, securing all three points for his nation and becoming the first Manchester United player to score in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The victory highlighted a strong showing by African sides in the tournament’s opening round. Ghana edged Panama with a late goal, Morocco held Brazil to a 1‑1 draw, Egypt also drew with Belgium, and debutants Cape Verde kept Spain scoreless. These performances set up further group‑stage tests for the continent’s teams.

While the Ivory Coast win underscored the impact of individual brilliance, it also reflected the broader resurgence of African football on the world stage.

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