Drama at the 2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast defeats Ecuador in the 90th minute
[82381] Drama at the 2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast defeats Ecuador in the 90th minute
In a tense match full of missed opportunities, the Ivory Coast national team recorded a dramatic victory over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup thanks to a decisive goal by Amad Diallo in the final minutes.
Drama at the 2026 World Cup: Ivory Coast defeats Ecuador in the 90th minute
As part of the 2026 World Cup matches, the Ivory Coast national team achieved a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Ecuador national team. The match, which was characterized by a slow pace for much of its duration, was decided in the 90th minute thanks to a goal by Amad Diallo, who was dubbed "the golden substitution" (التعويض طلایی) by the Varzesh3 channel.
The contest was characterized by a stubborn duel against the goal frames, and according to reports by Akharin Khabar, the match was called "the game of the posts" (משחק הקורות) due to the large number of shots that hit the goalposts. 2026 World Cup | Football 180 noted that this victory broke an impressive 19-match unbeaten streak for the Ecuador national team, thereby making Ivory Coast the "saving angel" of the team with three valuable points.
In addition to the professional reports, the channels covered the atmosphere surrounding the match. Akharin Khabar published footage of the fans of both teams in the "Fan Zone" in Philadelphia, where sporting exchanges of chants were recorded. At the same time, media outlets dealt with general preparations for the tournament, including Coach Kala-Noi's reference to the need for professional focus despite the background noise surrounding the Iranian delegation participating in the tournament.