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Ivory Coast Edge Ecuador 1–0 to Make Winning Start at World Cup 2026
By Aurax Desk | June 15, 2026 | 2 min read
Ivory Coast claimed a narrow victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener, securing three valuable points through a disciplined display in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ivory Coast opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 1–0 win over Ecuador.
Ivory Coast opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 1–0 win over Ecuador in Group E, earning an important early advantage in the race for qualification. A single goal proved decisive in a closely contested encounter as the African side made a successful start to the tournament.
Ecuador pushed for an equaliser but were unable to break through a well-organised Ivorian defence. The result gives Ivory Coast three points from their opening fixture, while Ecuador will look to recover in their next group-stage match.
Source: FIFA official updates
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