Ivory Coast begin their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Group E. Man United winger Amad Diallo comes off the bench and scores in the 90th minute, converting a late strike to secure the victory. The match is decided by the late goal, giving Ivory Coast three points in their opening game. With the result, Ivory Coast register a winning start in Group E while Ecuador suffer defeat. The scoring is described across the coverage as a last-minute effort by Diallo, who enters the match from the substitute bench before finding the net near full time. The final score remains 1-0, with Ivory Coast’s goal proving enough to earn the win.