Ivory Coast face Ecuador in World Cup 2026 Group E opener

Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday as both sides begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group E.

The match kicks off at midnight UK time and will be broadcast on BBC One.

Ivory Coast line up with Yahia Fofana in goal, a back four of Guela Doue, Singo, Agbadou and Konan, midfielders Diomande, Seko Fofana, Kessie and Toure, plus Pepe and Wahi up front. Manchester United's Amad Diallo is named on the bench.

Ecuador name Galindez in goal, a defence including Ordonez, Pacho and Hincapie, and a midfield featuring Vite, Caicedo, Franco and Minda. Valencia leads the attack alongside Plata and Yeboah.

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