Ahmad Diallo’s decisive goal propelled Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Coming on as a substitute, Diallo scored in the 90th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Wilfried Singo. This crucial win earned Ivory Coast 3 important points in Group E, where Germany currently leads on goal difference.
Kathmandu, 1 Ashar — Thanks to Ahmad Diallo’s last-minute goal, Ivory Coast triumphed 1-0 over Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match took place at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday morning, with Diallo entering the field as a substitute and netting the decisive goal in the 90th minute off a pass from Wilfried Singo.
Both teams had chances to score earlier in the match but failed to convert. Diallo’s late strike secured three valuable points for Ivory Coast in Group E. In the group’s opening match, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1, marking a victorious start. Although Germany and Ivory Coast both have 3 points, Germany leads the group due to a superior goal difference. Ecuador and Curaçao remain without points. Ivory Coast’s next match in Group E will be against Germany on June 20.
