World Cup 2026: Côte d'Ivoire stuns Ecuador with a late goal in Group E


Côte d'Ivoire made a stunning start to the 2026 World Cup, pulling off a shock win over Ecuador with a 0-0 goal in the final minutes. Ecuador entered the tournament as a surprise team, but Côte d'Ivoire dominated the match, especially in the second half. The Elephants had more possession and finished the match with more shots, including shots on target. The game was a surprise match for Ecuador's attack, as they did not register a shot on target until midway through the second half. But Côte d'Ivoire continued to press until they found their way to the net in the 90th minute. Assisted by Wilfried Singo, substitute Amad Diallo was able to score for the Elephants. However, Diallo wasn't the only star of the match, as the crossbar also played a prominent role, blocking three shots — two from Ecuador and one from Côte d'Ivoire — to keep the game level until Diallo was finally able to score. This was a remarkable victory for Côte d'Ivoire, who had never advanced beyond the group stage of a World Cup before. The one-goal win was certainly not enough to stop the other team in Group E, Germany, who cruised to a 7-1 win over Curacao earlier on Sunday, but it puts the Elephants in a position to advance to the playoffs for the first time. On the other hand, it was a difficult start for Ecuador, which entered the World Cup with great promises. La Tre's defenses were key in their run to the championship, but they ultimately fell apart on Sunday. Although Ecuador's next test against Curacao may not be too difficult, the final group stage match against Germany could be crucial.

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