
Matches
Young stars Diomande and Diallo lead Côte d'Ivoire past Ecuador in
Côte d'Ivoire defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, with Amad Diallo scoring in the 90th minute. Teenager Yan Diomande impressed, becoming the youngest Ivorian to play at a World Cup. Coach Emerse Fae praised the team's unity and patience in a hostile atmosphere.


