Ivory Coast vs Ecuador LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E

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• This is the first meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
• Ivory Coast have lost against CONMEBOL opposition in each of their last three World Cup appearances.
• Ivory Coast have conceded only one second-half goal across their last six international matches.
• Ecuador are unbeaten since September 2024.
• Enner Valencia has scored six of Ecuador’s last seven World Cup goals.

Key Statistics

Kick-off: 23:00GMT

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field(Philadelphia, PA)

Group: E

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Match: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador

Match Information

Ivory Coast’s defensive record has been exceptional. The Elephants came through CAF World Cup qualifying without conceding a single goal.

Ecuador completed their World Cup preparations with a convincing 3-0 victory over Guatemala and are viewed by many as one of the dark horses in Group E.

Match Preview: Ivory Coast face a difficult opening test against an Ecuador side that finished second in CONMEBOL qualifying. Both teams are built on strong defensive foundations, suggesting a tightly contested encounter.

• Only four of Ivory Coast’s last 21 competitive matches have seen both teams score.
• Ecuador have seen over 2.5 goals in only four of their last 22 matches.
• None of Ecuador’s previous 14 World Cup goals have come from outside the penalty area.

Stat attack:

• Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) – Six international goals, with five scored after half-time.
• Enner Valencia (Ecuador) – Scored six of Ecuador’s last seven World Cup goals.

Players to watch tonight:

Team news is expected shortly. Ivory Coast will be without Clément Akpa, who was ruled out before the tournament. Ecuador are monitoring the fitness of Kendry Páez after an injury concern in their warm-up victory over Guatemala.

Ivory Coast return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014. The Elephants come into the tournament on a three-match winning streak and have lost only one of their last nine international matches.

Ecuador arrive in impressive form, unbeaten since September 2024. Their defensive record has been one of the strongest in South America, conceding just five goals during qualification.

Tonight’s clash marks the first-ever meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in international football.

Kick-off is fast approaching as both nations begin their quest for a place in the knockout rounds.

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