Ivory Coast, Ecuador Reveal Lineups for World Cup 2026 Group E Opener
Ivory Coast and Ecuador have announced their starting lineups for their World Cup 2026 Group E opener, scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Odilon Kossounou and Evan Ndicka are among the Ivory Coast substitutes, with Ndicka dealing with a fitness concern. John Yeboah is set to lead the attack for Ecuador. The match follows Germany's earlier 7-1 victory over Curacao in the same group.
Ivory Coast and Ecuador are set to face off in their World Cup 2026 Group E opener in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 14, 2026. The full lineups for both teams have been revealed ahead of the anticipated match. This fixture comes after Germany established an early lead in Group E, having defeated Curacao 7-1 earlier today.
For Ivory Coast, Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou has been named among the substitutes. Roma's Evan Ndicka will also start on the bench, reportedly due to a fitness concern. Inter's Ange-Yoan Bonny, who switched international allegiances from France before the tournament, is also a substitute. The midfield features former Milan player Franck Kessie alongside Seko Fofana, while Elye Wahi and Nicolas Pepe lead the attack. Ex-Atalanta forward Amad Diallo is also on the bench. The full Ivory Coast lineup includes: Fofana; Konan, Singo, Doue, Agbadou; S.Fofana, Kessie; Diomande, Wahi, Pepe; Toure.
Ecuador's attack will be spearheaded by Venezia forward John Yeboah. Milan full-back Pervis Estupinan is listed among the substitutes. Joel Ordonez, a defensive target for Juventus and Inter, will start in central defense. The complete Ecuador lineup is: Galindez; Hincapie, Ordonez, Pacho; Minda, Vite, Franco, Caicedo; Yeboah, Valencia, Plata.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
