Ivory Coast win their Group E opening match against Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia, with a late goal from substitute Amad Diallo. Multiple outlets report the match is tightly contested, with both teams creating chances but failing to break the deadlock for much of the game. The decisive moment comes in the 90th minute, when Diallo scores from a cross delivered by Wilfried Singo, according to The Guardian. Several reports describe the goal as a late breakthrough that ends the match’s stalemate and delivers a narrow victory for the Ivorians. BBC, RTE and France 24 all specifically highlight Diallo’s substitute impact and the 90th-minute timing. France 24 and The Citizen also note that the result marks Ivory Coast’s first World Cup win since 2014, and their first World Cup victory over South American opposition, respectively. The Hindu adds that Ecuador’s 19-game unbeaten run ends with the defeat. After the opening games, Ecuador and Ivory Coast turn attention to their next Group E fixtures, including Ivory Coast’s match against Germany, as reported by The Hindu.