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Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup

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Ivory Coast's forward Amad Diallo celebrates scoring in the 2026 World Cup Group E vs Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 14, 2026. [MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

The Group E encounter had looked set to finish 0-0, hardly a surprise given Ecuador's incredible defensive record during qualifying, and that result may well have suited both teams.

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