Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years, as Amad Diallo scored a decisive goal in the 90th minute. The Manchester United winger, who entered the game as a substitute, capitalized on a chance inside the penalty area with a left-footed strike that ultimately decided the tightly contested match.

The game, played in Philadelphia before a crowd of 68,274 spectators, was marked by several near misses, with both teams hitting the crossbar three times combined. Ecuador, which had been undefeated in its previous 19 matches, saw that streak come to an end despite a strong performance. Many fans in attendance wore Ecuador’s yellow jerseys, giving the team a near-home atmosphere.

Throughout the match, both sides displayed competitive efforts, creating multiple scoring opportunities. However, it was Diallo’s late breakthrough that allowed Ivory Coast to claim the three points and position themselves favorably to progress toward the knockout stage for the first time in over a decade. Ecuador, meanwhile, will have to regroup after suffering their first loss in nearly two dozen outings.