Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their Group E match of the 2026 World Cup on Monday and collected three valuable points. Amad Diallo, who entered the field as a substitute player with the game heading towards a draw, scored in the 90th minute. With this, Ivory Coast remained in second place in the group. Germany is at the top of this group with three points. Ecuador and Curacao remained on zero points. Germany had defeated Curacao in the previous match by a 6-0 margin. Both teams, who emphasized defense, played with restraint for most of the game. Ecuador's two shots hit the post in the first half. Ivory Coast's victory has strengthened their chances of reaching the next round along with Germany.

Amad Diallo's goal gave Ivory Coast a 90th-minute lead over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup Group E match. Diallo, who came on as a substitute with the game looking to be level, scored in the 90th minute.

The Ivory Coast and Ecuador played out a goalless draw in the first half of the 2026 World Cup in Group E on Monday. Ecuador's two shots hit the post in the match in Philadelphia. Luck did not seem to be on the South American team's side. Germany had easily defeated Curacao 7-1 in the first match of the same group.