Côte d'Ivoire Claims Three Points in World Cup Opener Against Ecuador

In their opening fixture of World Cup, Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious over Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium. The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline, following a first-half score of 0-0.

A goal was scored right at the death in the 90th minute when Amad Diallo netted with an assist by Wilfried Singo to make it 1–0 for Côte d'Ivoire.

Côte d'Ivoire play Germany on 20 June and Curacao on 25 June. Ecuador's next opponents are Curacao on 21 June and Germany on 25 June.