Cote d’Ivoire: Diallo’s Late Strike Ends Ivory Coast’s 12-Year Wait for World Cup Victory

Ivory Coast claimed Africa’s first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Amad Diallo scored a dramatic late winner to secure a 1-0 triumph over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday.

The Group E encounter appeared destined to end goalless before the Manchester United winger struck in the 90th minute, giving the African champions a crucial three points and ending a 12-year wait for a World Cup win.

Diallo, who was introduced shortly before the hour mark, met a low cross from Wilfried…