Amad Diallo's Late Goal Gives Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 Win Over Ecuador
Côte d'Ivoire initiated their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dramatic victory on Sunday night. Substitute Amad Diallo scored a late winner, securing a hard-fought 1-0 win against Ecuador. The match took place in Philadelphia, marking a crucial start for the Ivorian team in their qualification efforts.
Côte d'Ivoire commenced their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador. The match, held on Sunday night in Philadelphia, saw the Ivorian team secure an important win to kick off their qualification journey.
The decisive moment came late in the game when substitute Amad Diallo found the back of the net. His strike proved to be the sole goal of the contest, ensuring Côte d'Ivoire a winning start to their bid for the 2026 tournament.
According to allAfrica, this result represents a crucial first step for Côte d'Ivoire in the competitive World Cup qualifiers.