Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday...
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In a dramatic turn of events at the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Ecuador thanks to a last-gasp goal.
- Manchester United forward Amad Diallo scored the lone goal in the 90th minute.
- The win marks Ivory Coast's first World Cup victory in 12 years, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
- Despite Ecuador's strong defensive record and hitting the woodwork twice, they were unable to find the net in the tight Group E encounter.
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