Key facts
- Amad Diallo scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
- Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their World Cup match.
- The victory was Ivory Coast's first World Cup appearance since 2014.
- Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten streak concluded with the loss.
- Both teams hit the crossbar three times before Diallo's goal.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup debut. The Manchester United winger, who came on as a substitute, broke a scoreless tie with a left-footed shot inside the penalty area, assisted by Wilfried Singo. The match saw three instances of teams hitting the crossbar before Diallo's decisive goal.
This win marks Ivory Coast's first World Cup appearance since 2014 and a significant step toward potentially reaching the knockout stage. For Ecuador, the loss ended a 19-game unbeaten streak and was their first defeat since September 2024. Ecuador, making its fifth World Cup appearance, played in front of a large, supportive crowd at Lincoln Financial Field.
Before Diallo's late goal, both teams had chances to score. Elye Wahi hit the crossbar for Ivory Coast in the 52nd minute, while John Yeboah and Nilson Angulo of Ecuador had struck the woodwork in the first half. Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata had a strong shot saved by Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana in the 68th minute, and Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande also created scoring opportunities.
Ivory Coast, which had a strong qualifying record without conceding a goal, will next face Germany. Ecuador is scheduled to play Curacao on June 20.