Key facts
- Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute for Ivory Coast.
- Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0.
- Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten streak ended with the loss.
- Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1.
- Yasin Ayari scored twice for Sweden.
- Sweden leads World Cup Group F.
- Germany defeated Curacao 7-1.
- Curacao scored their first-ever World Cup goal.
- The Netherlands and Japan drew their match.
Ivory Coast achieved a significant 1-0 victory against Ecuador in their World Cup debut, with Amad Diallo scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. This win not only secured three vital points for Ivory Coast in Group E but also terminated Ecuador's impressive 19-game unbeaten streak.
In Group F, Sweden commenced their World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 triumph over Tunisia. Yasin Ayari was a standout performer for Sweden, netting two goals in the match. This victory positions Sweden at the summit of Group F, ahead of the Netherlands and Japan, who played to a draw in their respective group fixture.
Elsewhere, Germany made a strong statement in their World Cup debut, overwhelming Curacao with a dominant 7-1 scoreline. Despite the substantial defeat, Curacao achieved a historic milestone by scoring their first-ever goal in the tournament, a moment of pride for the team.