[82388] Dramatic victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup
[82388] Dramatic victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup
The Ivory Coast national team defeated Ecuador 1-0 with a goal in the 90th minute in a match held as part of the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Dramatic victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup
In the first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, the Ivory Coast national team achieved a prestigious 1-0 victory over the Ecuadorian national team. The match, held in Philadelphia as part of Group E, was decided at the last moment when Manchester United star, Amad Diallo, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, according to a report by Iran International.
The match was characterized by a balanced battle between the two teams. IRNA news agency, which is affiliated with the Iranian government, noted that Ecuador was "unlucky" for many minutes. Iran International added that Ecuador, which is ranked higher in the FIFA rankings, was close to scoring twice in the first half when the balls hit the goalposts, while the African representative hit the post once in the second half.
Futball180 TV channel documented selected moments from the first half, while SNN news agency provided live coverage of the match. Following the result, Ivory Coast is now ranked second in Group E with three points, while Ecuador remains with no points.
In another match in the same group, which was held earlier, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1, which placed the Germans at the top of the table, according to data from Iran International.