Ivory Coast leads in World Cup match
The Ivory Coast national team achieved an exciting victory over Ecuador with a winning goal in the 90th minute, in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. They secured three points and wrote a new chapter in African football history by winning a match in which a goal was scored in the final minute for the second time in the tournament's history by an African team. There was an evident dominance in shooting attempts, with 15 shots compared to 12 by Ecuador, and possession was nearly equal, with 470 passes for Ivory Coast and 494 for Ecuador. Defensive performance improved as well, with Ivory Coast’s goalkeeper saving one clear scoring chance, while Ecuador’s goalkeeper saved three opportunities. A total of four yellow cards were issued, and the two teams committed 23 fouls.
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