Group E

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

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

Algeria advanced to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Rabat. Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the decisive penalty in the first half, securing two wins from two in Group E. Burkina Faso, despite a strong response, could not find an equalizer and now face a crucial match against Sudan.