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FIFA WC 2026: Amads late winner steers Ivory coast to thrilling 1-0 win over Ecuador

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Amad Diallo’s Late Strike Gives Ivory Coast 1-0 Win Over Ecuador in World Cup Opener

By IANS News June 15, 2026 • 08:40 AM View: 549

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner helped Ivory Coast edge Ecuador 1-0 in a breathless FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E contest here at the Philadelphia Stadium on Monday (IST).

The match seemed to be heading for a goalless draw before substitute Amad caressed a shot into the bottom corner to secure his team's first World Cup match since 2014. The win saw Ivory Coast move into second place in Group E behind Germany, who hammered Curacao 7-1 on Sunday.