World Cup 2026: Côte d'Ivoire ends Ecuador's long unbeaten run

14.06.26 FT World Cup

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At Lincoln Financial Field on June 14, Côte d'Ivoire clinched a precious 1-0 victory over Ecuador. A solitary goal from Amad Diallo brought the visitors’ impressive unbeaten streak to a dramatic end.

Ecuador had not tasted defeat in their last 19 matches across all competitions, a remarkable run stretching back to September 2024. But that streak was snapped by the three-time African champions Côte d'Ivoire on June 14 in Philadelphia.

Amad Diallo, who came on as a substitute, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute after a pass from Singo.
With this, Côte d'Ivoire claimed their fourth World Cup victory and, for the first time in their history, defeated a South American team in their opening match.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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