Ivory Coast Defeats Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup Opener
Ecuador entered the 2026 World Cup with high expectations but fell to a 1-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in their opening match. The South American side struggled with effectiveness in the final third, costing them crucial points.
With Germany securing a big win in the group, Ecuador's margin for error has significantly decreased.
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