Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Result: Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador — World Cup 2026 Matchday 1
Quick answer: Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on June 14, 2026 — Group E, Match 9. Scorers: Ivory Coast: Amad Diallo (90').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador |
| Group | E |
| Match | #9 (Matchday 1) |
| Date | June 14, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 20:00 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 1 |
| Goal scorers | Ivory Coast: Amad Diallo 90' |
Goal Scorers
- 90'Amad Diallo
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Match Summary
Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 at Lincoln Financial Field. Amad Diallo scored the only goal in the 90th minute as the Elephants edged a tight Group E opener against a technically gifted Ecuador side.
Player of the match: Amad Diallo.
Key Moments
- Ecuador dominated possession for long spells but created few clear-cut chances.
- Ivory Coast grew into the game and pressed for a winner in the second half.
- Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to seal three points for the Elephants.
Group E Standings After Matchday 1
Ivory Coast second in Group E on three points. Ecuador must beat Curaçao on Matchday 2 to stay in the knockout race.
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What This Means for Ivory Coast & Ecuador
Ivory Coast take three points from Matchday 1. Ecuador must respond on Matchday 2.
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What's Next — Matchday 2
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | Full schedule — Group E |
| Ecuador | Full schedule — Group E |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Ivory Coast vs Ecuador score at World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador — played at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on June 14, 2026 (Group E, Matchday 1).
Who won Ivory Coast vs Ecuador World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast won 1–0.
Where was Ivory Coast vs Ecuador played?
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — kickoff 20:00 local time.
What group is Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in?
Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group E?
Ivory Coast second in Group E on three points. Ecuador must beat Curaçao on Matchday 2 to stay in the knockout race.
Who scored in Ivory Coast vs Ecuador?
Ivory Coast: Amad Diallo 90'.