World Cup 2026: Group tables take shape as second round of matches concludes
The race for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup has intensified after the completion of matchday two, with...
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World Cup 2026: Cote d’Ivoire ‘not in the US to just visit’- Emerse Fae after Ecuador victory
Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé insists his side have arrived at the World Cup with serious intent, not as...
World Cup 2026: Benni McCarthy makes explosive claim about Ivory Coast vs Ecuador clash
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy sparked debate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suggesting Ivory Coast and Ecuador...
World Cup 2026: Four things learned as Ivory Coast survive Ecuador woodwork storm
Philadelphia was the stage for a tactical chess match that simmered for nearly an hour and a half before bursting...
World Cup 2026: Fae hails Ivory Coast resilience after nervy opening win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae praised his players for overcoming early nerves as they edged Ecuador 1–0 in a...
World Cup 2026 analysis: How Ivory Coast took out Ecuador
For long stretches of the evening, it appeared Group E’s meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador would finish exactly as...
Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez admitted his side was left frustrated after a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history with opening-day win over Ecuador
Ivory Coast have written a new chapter in their football history after edging Ecuador 1–0 in their opening match of...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast become first African nation to win opening match
Ivory Coast became the first African country to win its opening match at the 2026 World Cup, making an encouraging...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with Amad Diallo’s late winner
Ivory Coast made a dream return to the World Cup stage as Amad Diallo’s 90th‑minute strike sealed a dramatic 1–0...
World Cup 2026: Amad Diallo scores on debut as Ivory Coast star makes instant impact
Amad Diallo marked his World Cup debut with a goal for Ivory Coast, delivering a memorable moment for the Elephants...
LIVE UPDATES: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador World Cup 2026
Refresh this page regularly for live match updates, goals, substitutions, VAR decisions, half-time analysis, full-time reaction and player ratings from...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast and Ecuador reveal starting line-ups for crucial Group E opener
Ivory Coast and Ecuador have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their opening Group E match at the 2026 World...
World Cup 2026: Evan Ndicka out, but Côte d’Ivoire gets huge fitness lift before Ecuador showdown
Côte d’Ivoire manager Emerse Faé has confirmed that Roma defender Evan Ndicka will miss the Elephants’ highly anticipated 2026 FIFA...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast face difficult opener against Ecuador, warns Kalen Damessi
Former Togolese international Kalen Damessi believes Ecuador hold the advantage over Ivory Coast ahead of the two nations’ opening match...
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Preview, form guide, and kick-off time
Ivory Coast return to the FIFA World Cup stage after a 12-year absence with a difficult opening assignment against an...
World Cup 2026: Germany favoured as Ivory Coast seek to make their mark in Group E
Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together a blend of established pedigree, emerging ambition and historic opportunity,...
World Cup 2026: Group E full fixture guide, team analysis and qualification predictions
Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents an intriguing mix of footballing traditions, emerging forces and one of...
World Cup 2026 full fixtures and venues
World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition yet, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in Canada,...
Morocco grab late equaliser in hard-fought Ecuador draw
Morocco needed a late surge to avoid defeat but showed character in a 1–1 draw with Ecuador in Madrid, another...