June 14 Encore! Super Sub Diallo Helps Ivory Coast Celebrate Triumphant World Cup Return - Relive Action

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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador Match Photos, FIFA World Cup 2026: In their historic first-ever meeting, Ivory Coast marked their triumphant return to the FIFA World Cup after a 12-year absence with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium. Coincidentally, on this very day (June 14) in 2014, the Elephants played the opening match of their last World Cup campaign, defeating Japan 2-1 before later exiting in heartbreak. Fast forward: substitute Amad Diallo broke the deadlocked Group E tie in the 90th minute, curling in a first-time strike from a Wilfried Singo pass to snap Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak. Ecuador controlled much of the tempo but fell short despite possessing South America's most solid qualifying defense. With Germany thrashing Curacao 7-1 early in the day, Ivory Coast currently sit second in Group E on goal difference. Next up, they face group favourites Germany on June 20, while Ecuador look to bounce back against debutants Curacao.

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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Ibrahim Sangare Amad Diallo AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Ibrahim Sangare carries teammate Amad Diallo after defeating Ecuador in a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Fans Arrived Philadelphia 2 AP Photo
Fans arrive before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Fans Arrived Philadelphia AP Photo
General view as fans arrive before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Fans Cheer Pre Match AP Photo
Fans cheer inside the stadium before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Jay-Z Arrives AP Photo
American rapper Jay-Z arrives at the stadium prior to the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Jay-Z Greets AP Photo
American rapper Jay-Z greets Ecuador fans prior to the World Cup Group E soccer between Ecuador and Ivory Coast match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Ivory Coast Warm Up AP Photo
Ivory Coast players warm up before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Fans Cheer AP Photo
Fans cheer before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E warm-up long shot AP Photo
Ecuador and Ivory Coast players warm up before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E pregame ceremony AP Photo
General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast starting eleven pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Ecuador XI AP Photo
Ecuador players pose before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Fans Arrived AP Photo
Ecuador fans cheer before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Wilfried Singo Enner Valencia AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Wilfried Singo (5) and Ecuador's Enner Valencia (13) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Piero Hincapie Guela Doue AP Photo
Ecuador's Piero Hincapie (3) reacts as he battles for the ball with Ivory Coast's Guela Doue (17) during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Franck Kessie Enner Valencia AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie (8) and Ecuador's Enner Valencia (13) compete for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Yan Diomande Piero Hincapie AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande, left, and Ecuador's Piero Hincapie vie for the ball during a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Elye Wahi Nicolas Pepe AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi, right, and teammate Nicolas Pepe react after missing a chance to score against Ecuador during a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Pedro Vite Nicolas Pepe AP Photo
Ecuador's Pedro Vite, right, and Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe vie for the ball during a World Cup Group E soccer match in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E John Yeboah AP Photo
Ecuador's John Yeboah (9) takes a shot at goal as Ivory Coast's Ghislain Konan (3) reacts during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Seko Fofana Booked AP Photo
Referee François Letexier of France books Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana during a World Cup Group E soccer match against Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Woodwork AP Photo
Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana (1) looks around as a shot from Ecuador's John Yeboah (9) hits the bar during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Guela Doue Piero Hincapie Boots AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Guela Doue (17), left, and Ecuador's Piero Hincapie (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Emerse Fae AP Photo
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae gestures during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Franck Kessie Booked AP Photo
Referee Francois Letexier, of France, gives a yellow card to Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie, left, as Ecuador's Anthony Valencia reacts on the ground during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Francois Letexier Argument Emerse Fae AP Photo
Referee Francois Letexier gestures to Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Sebastian Beccacece Willian Pacho AP Photo
Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece talks to Ecuador's Willian Pacho during a World Cup Group E soccer match against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Ivory Coast Fans In Stands Group E AP Photo
Fans cheer during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Tense Moment Group E
Players compete for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Enner Valencia Shot Group E AP Photo
Ecuador's Enner Valencia takes a shot during a World Cup Group E soccer match against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Francois Letexier Observes AP Photo
Referee Francois Letexier watches as players react during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Ghislain Konan Joel Ordonez AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Ghislain Konan (3) and Ecuador's Joel Ordonez (4) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Hernan Galindez beaten AP Photo
Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez (1) is beaten by a shot from Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) as he scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Amad Diallo Celeb AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) gestures to fans after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E Amad Diallo Mobbed AP Photo
Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo, obscured, is surrounded by teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Petr David Josek
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Ivory Coast Vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E flags AP Photo
General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

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