Ivory Coast defeats Ecuador 1-0 with Amad Diallo goal at World Cup

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in their World Cup opener. The match featured three shots hitting the crossbar before Diallo, who came on as a substitute, netted the decisive goal following a setup by Wilfried Singo. This marks Ivory Coast’s first World Cup appearance since 2014, while Ecuador aimed for their second knockout stage entry. Next, Ivory Coast will face Germany, and Ecuador will meet Curacao on June 20.

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