Ivory Coast began their 2026 FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win over Ecuador courtesy a winner from Amad Diallo. The Manchester United winger produced a calm strike into the bottom corner late on to give Emerse Fae's side a crucial three points,

Sunday in the first of six World Cup games in Philadelphia.Lincoln Financial Field has been renamed "Philadelphia Stadium" for the duration of the event. In addition to five group stage games, the city will host a Round of 16 game on July 4.

The sixth game of the 2026 World Cup—and most high-profile in terms of competitiveness—takes place at MetLife Stadium.

Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece has dropped a lineup bombshell for La Tri's 2026 World Cup Group E opener against Ivory Coast, leaving star left-back Pervis Estupinan and teenage phenom Kendry Paez out of the starting eleven.

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