Diallo Strikes Deep into Stoppage Time
Côte d’Ivoire claimed a dramatic 1–0 victory over Ecuador in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E opener on 14 June 2026, with Diallo’s goal in the 90th minute proving the difference between the two sides.
It was a tightly contested match that remained goalless deep into the 90 minutes, before Diallo finally broke the deadlock to hand Côte d’Ivoire all three points.
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The result lifts Côte d’Ivoire level with Germany at the top of live World Cup 2026 standings, both nations sitting on three points from their opening games. Ecuador and Curaçao, who also played on the opening matchday, are both on zero points, meaning every point will prove crucial as the group stage develops.
Ecuador will need to respond quickly in their next fixture after failing to register a goal in their opener, while Côte d’Ivoire will take considerable confidence from a result sealed at the very death.
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