Ivory Coast opened their World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, 14 June 2026, in a Group Stage Matchday 1 fixture. The match, officiated by French referee François Letexier, remained goalless at half-time. The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute, when substitute A. Diallo scored the winner, assisted by Wilfried Singo. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Ivorian players and fans, as Diallo's late strike settled a tens...

Ivory Coast and Ecuador meet for the first time in a competitive fixture on Sunday, 14 June 2026, kicking off their World Cup Group Stage campaigns at 23:00 UTC. This is Matchday 1 for both nations in a group where every point matters from the opening whistle. With no previous meetings recorded in recent data, the two sides enter this opener without the tactical baggage of a recent head-to-head history, making this a pure test of preparation and adaptability under E. Faé for ...